Operations Consultant | Private Equity Services

Description

• Project manage consulting engagements with accelerated timelines, requiring rigorous data analysis and strong collaboration.
• Engage directly with executive leadership to deliver findings and recommendations.
• Develop compelling, story-driven presentations and reports that deliver clear strategic insights.
• Assess and communicate the operational health of target companies, identifying opportunities for organizational development.
• Synthesize and contextualize multiple, and sometimes conflicting, data points to create actionable insights.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives that advance FMI’s point of view within the industry.
• Distill critical operational insights from leadership interviews, industry stakeholder perspectives, comparable firm data, and FMI’s 70+ years of experience in the built environment.
• Collaborate with principals and partners to analyze and design methodologies that test and implement the financial sponsor’s investment thesis.

Requirements

• Familiarity with the operations, strategies, and best practices of companies serving the built environment (e.g., construction, building, and infrastructure services).
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, economics, or finance preferred; MBA or equivalent master’s degree from a top-tier accredited institution strongly preferred.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• 2–3 years of experience in the built environment or consulting to firms within the industry. Prior experience in field service operations or project management in construction/infrastructure is preferred. Experience in strategy consulting, M&A consulting, private equity, investment banking, or other M&A-related disciplines will also be considered.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to support, mentor, and guide early-tenure professionals.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, listening, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional project management skills, with proven experience leading teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a demonstrated track record of professional accomplishment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance