Managing Director – Municipal Advisory, Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure

Baker Tilly US

Managing Director leading Municipal Advisory and Public-Private Partnerships at Baker Tilly. Developing strategic initiatives and executive relationships in public sector and higher education.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $275,930 - $362,180 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic growth initiatives within Baker Tilly's Municipal Advisory and Public-Private Partnership (P3) advisory services.
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, and infrastructure clients.
Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local governments, public agencies, colleges and universities, transportation authorities, airports, and other public-purpose organizations.
Originate and lead complex advisory engagements involving infrastructure, economic development, campus development, real estate, capital planning, and public-private partnership initiatives.
Advise clients on project evaluation, procurement strategies, alternative delivery methods, financial analysis, transaction structuring, implementation, and long-term asset management.
Collaborate across Baker Tilly service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' strategic, financial, operational, and infrastructure needs.
Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and client engagement efforts for complex advisory opportunities.
Regularly assess market trends, funding programs, procurement practices, and emerging opportunities impacting public sector and higher education clients.
Develop innovative service offerings and solutions aligned with evolving client needs and market demands.
Provide thought leadership through industry organizations, conferences, publications, and speaking engagements.
Participate as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives and client engagements.
Serve as Municipal Advisor on complex transactions as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, public administration, business administration, urban planning, or a related field; Graduate degree preferred.
FINRA Series 50 (Municipal Advisor Representative) license required, or ability to obtain within a specified period following hire.
10+ years of experience in the public sector or professional services provided to the public sector and/or higher education sector (e.g., accounting, law, management consulting, municipal advising, infrastructure advisory, etc.).
Advanced knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of public administration, economic development, community development, redevelopment, infrastructure planning, public finance, capital project delivery, or related advisory disciplines.
Experience advising public sector and/or higher education clients on infrastructure, economic development, capital planning, public-private partnerships (P3), procurement, real estate, or complex transactions preferred.
Demonstrated success developing executive-level relationships and originating new business opportunities within public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or economic development markets.
Public presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under a defined and planned directive with minimal direct day-to-day supervision for implementation.
Motivation to work extended hours as needed which can include night meetings.
Mentoring skills; ability to lead and direct overall workflow.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex advisory engagements.
Innovative marketing ideas – will work closely with Firm marketing to generate campaigns that support areas of public sector growth.
Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, municipal finance, infrastructure procurement, and public-private partnership structures is preferred.
Ability to travel up to 25-40% as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public Administration PrinciplesEconomic DevelopmentCapital PlanningFinancial AnalysisProcurement StrategiesTransaction StructuringLong-Term Asset ManagementCommunity DevelopmentReal Estate AdvisoryInfrastructure Procurement

Soft Skills

Public Presentation SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoring SkillsLeadership Skills

Certifications

Undergraduate Degree in Related FieldGraduate Degree Preferred