Remote Public Infrastructure Strategy & Analytics Fellow

Toll International LLC; United States; Remote; Full time

Job description

Toll International Public Infrastructure Strategy & Analytics Fellowship

Toll International was founded in 2005 at a time when public infrastructure, mass transit, urban development and construction project costs were rising uncontrollably while capital programs continued to irreparably fall behind schedule and overrun their budgets.

We took the lead on assisting public agencies and major private organizations with large scale capital programs wrap their arms around their improvement projects and developed an innovative approach of utilizing science and information technologies towards the orderly planning, development, engineering, architectural design and construction of the built environment while keeping a strong focus on managing budgets and schedules. Our brand promise is simple: "Complete every single one of our projects within the Quality Parameters defined jointly with our partners, complete the Scope of Work 1 Day Early and $1 below budget."

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Transform public data into high-level infrastructure strategy while guiding the growth of a leading minority-owned consulting firm. This fellowship offers Tufts GSAS graduate students the unique opportunity to build a strategic intelligence platform that directly informs executive decision-making for major public capital programs.

FELLOWSHIP TITLE

Public Infrastructure Strategy & Analytics Fellow

WORK MODE

Fully Remote

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Toll International is a premier consulting firm based in New York City, specialized in comprehensive construction project management and technology-enabled solutions. Renowned for our dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative results tailored to the unique needs of our clients, we lead infrastructure and digital transformation projects across New York State and beyond. We are proud to partner with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) on high-impact infrastructure and technology initiatives. We are currently seeking talented professionals to collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and process owners to deliver critical projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Toll International is seeking a motivated Tufts University graduate fellow to spearhead the development of a Public Infrastructure Opportunity Intelligence Platform. This role is designed to synthesize complex public policy, infrastructure planning, and market intelligence into a decision-ready resource that will guide the firm’s strategic expansion across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic public capital markets.

As a fellow, you will work directly with the President and Senior Leadership to turn fragmented public information into actionable business strategy. Operating in a fully remote and flexible environment, you will bridge the gap between academic research and the infrastructure consulting industry, producing deliverables that have a measurable impact on the firm's business development roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research active and planned public capital programs across transportation, aviation, ports, water, energy, and institutional sectors.
• Analyze public agencies, authorities, and municipalities to identify upcoming capital investments and procurement activities.
• Build and organize a comprehensive opportunity database including program size, schedules, and contracting vehicles.
• Develop a repeatable opportunity-ranking methodology based on strategic fit and revenue potential.
• Create interactive dashboards or GIS-based opportunity maps to visualize market concentration.
• Generate strategic organizational profiles for priority targets, including recommended entry strategies.
• Identify relevant prime consultants and potential teaming partners for priority programs.
• Formulate a 12-month opportunity and relationship-development roadmap.
• Design a maintenance process for the platform, including the integration of AI-assisted monitoring.Present final prioritized recommendations and strategic insights directly to company leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a Tufts University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences master's or doctoral program (specifically Policy, Planning, Economics, or Data Science).
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize public information into executive-level outputs.
• Professional writing and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing and structuring complex datasets.
• Ability to work independently and manage a part-time, flexible schedule of 8–10 hours per week.
• Demonstrated interest in public infrastructure, urban development, or public policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS for geographic mapping and spatial analysis.
• Technical skills in Python or R for data processing and analysis.
• Knowledge of public procurement research, capital planning, or market analysis.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence or workflow automation tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Part-time commitment of 8–10 hours per week.