Description

Location: Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.

Position Type: Full-time

About Us
At Partners for Public Good (PPG), we believe that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact.

Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. In 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.

Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partners with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Role & Organizational Impact
We’re seeking an experienced Infrastructure Advisor to help local governments deliver public infrastructure projects that improve daily life — from safer roads to cleaner water — responsively, efficiently, and effectively for all residents. In this role, you’ll bring your technical expertise and project management skills to help hundreds of local governments across the country deliver capital projects and tangible results for residents.

PPG’s Infrastructure Team provides local governments with hands-on support for priority projects, runs workshops, provides training and coaching, and produces ready-to-use templates and playbooks for officials to more effectively plan, procure, and manage infrastructure projects. The Infrastructure Advisor will serve as PPG’s technical lead and subject matter expert, bringing engineering and construction management expertise to these projects. You will report to PPG’s Assistant Director and work alongside Project Leaders and Associates to shape how governments nationwide plan, procure, and manage capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Advise local government partners on strategic decisions like project delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build, CMAR, progressive design-build) and procurement method selection.
• Provide hands-on guidance through every project phase from design to close-out, helping partners manage change orders, schedule delays, and claims.
• Partner with local teams to improve timelines, control costs, and enhance transparency across projects.
• Lead or support multiple PPG engagements simultaneously, prioritizing technical rigor and actionable results.

Capacity Building

• Coach and mentor government staff on procurement, contract administration, design and construction oversight, documentation, and close-out processes.
• Develop model tools and templates (e.g., RFQs/RFPs for construction, contract checklists, risk registers, claim trackers) to spread effective practices.
• Lead internal and external training sessions on public infrastructure project delivery best practices.  

Stakeholder & Government Interface

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership of partner governments and technical assistance organizations; advise their leadership on complex institutional, regulatory, and political dynamics.
• Prepare briefs, whitepapers, and presentations translating technical issues into actionable recommendations for non-technical decision-makers.

Thought Leadership & Strategy

• Contribute to PPG’s infrastructure practice by authoring articles, case studies, and webinars on construction delivery innovations, procurement reform, and emerging infrastructure trends.
• Advise on opportunities to expand PPG’s impact and support proposal development.
• Represent PPG in industry forums.  
• Stay apprised of new developments and industry trends and integrate new content and approaches into PPG work.  

People & Collaboration

• Serve as an internal resource for PPG staff, advising on technical aspects of infrastructure project delivery.
• Serve as a bridge between technical experts and local/state government decision-makers.

Who You Are
We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Strategic and analytic problem-solver. You quickly understand complex challenges and deliver clear, practical, and impactful solutions. You maintain a strategic long-term vision while effectively managing day-to-day operational details.
• Expert project managers. You skillfully oversee PPG’s engagement in multiple projects, strategically manage PPG resources, and ensure timely, high-quality results, in a remote setting.
• Compelling communicators. You clearly and persuasively convey complex information to diverse audiences that include funders, senior government leaders, and external partners.
• Highly polished professional skills. You independently create compelling and professional documents and presentations. As an editor, you provide constructive  feedback on both the substance and detail of others’ work.
• Change catalysts. You are experienced at driving organizational change initiatives, shifting culture, and building capacity among diverse stakeholder groups. You understand the unique capacity needs of public sector leaders, as well as the challenges faced in project delivery and operations in local government.
• Adaptable and collaborative team players. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly learning and adapting to keep projects moving. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.
• Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or other related field with related work experience. Equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in design, planning, and construction of civil works, including three or more years of relevant experience working for or with state or local governments in delivering public infrastructure projects (e.g. transportation, structures, water and wastewater, utilities), with an emphasis on procurement, contract administration, and claim/change-order management. This may include direct experience with public sector procurement, public works or infrastructure, government finance and operations, or consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other industry standard project management tools.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce compelling, well-written, and error-free work products.
• Willingness to travel as needed, likely at least nine (9) times per year.

Additional Information
Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of Sunday, November 30, will be considered.  

Compensation: The salary for this role is $120,000 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We also provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.  

Start date: The desired start date for this role is January or February 2026. This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or other related field with related work experience. Equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in design, planning, and construction of civil works, including three or more years of relevant experience working for or with state or local governments in delivering public infrastructure projects (e.g. transportation, structures, water and wastewater, utilities), with an emphasis on procurement, contract administration, and claim/change-order management. This may include direct experience with public sector procurement, public works or infrastructure, government finance and operations, or consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other industry standard project management tools.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce compelling, well-written, and error-free work products.
•  Willingness to travel as needed, likely at least nine (9) times per year.