Senior Manager, Public Infrastructure Finance & Strategy

Launch; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch is seeking a Senior Manager to lead complex infrastructure financing engagements in the US, overseeing client relationships from initial planning through reimbursement and closing. You will develop financing strategies, manage financial models, and coordinate with legal and public-sector stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and ability to translate intricate financial concepts into actionable guidance for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in real estate finance and public infrastructure funding.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
• Experience coordinating with legal counsel, public agencies, developers, and financial institutions.
• Advanced client relationship management and ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Proven project management, timeline control, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership experience mentoring or supervising team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex infrastructure financing engagements and client relationships from planning to reimbursement and closing.
• Develop and present financing strategies and manage financial models and analyses.
• Coordinate with legal, public-sector stakeholders, developers, and financial institutions.
• Mentor junior team members and drive project timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations; refine proprietary processes and tools.

Skills

Real estate finance

Financial modeling

Public infrastructure funding

Client relationship mgmt

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Economics/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Excel

Analytics platforms

Job description

Company Description Launch is a transaction-based real estate consulting firm that specializes in financing public infrastructure supporting private development projects across the United States. Since 1994, the firm has helped structure and secure financing for developments ranging from small master-planned communities to large multi-thousand-acre projects, from California to Florida. Launch focuses on helping private sector clients reduce improvement costs, mitigate development risks, and improve project profitability through tailored financing strategies. The firm is a leader in using special purpose taxing districts and proprietary tools such as The Launch Bond® and The Launch Sequence™ to simplify complex transactions into clear, actionable plans. With experience in financing more than $17 billion in public infrastructure, Launch offers proven processes, systems, and financial models to support successful project outcomes.

Role Description The Senior Manager role at Launch is a full-time position based in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The individual in this role oversees complex infrastructure financing engagements, leading client relationships and guiding projects from initial planning through reimbursement and closing. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and presenting financing strategies, managing financial models and analyses, coordinating with legal, financial, and public-sector stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and district structures. The Senior Manager will mentor junior team members, drive project timelines, prepare and deliver reports and presentations, and contribute to refining Launch’s proprietary processes and tools. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate intricate financial and transactional concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in real estate finance, public infrastructure funding, and special purpose districts (e.g., CFDs, SIDs, MUDs, PIDs, Metros, CDDs) or similar public finance mechanisms.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario planning using tools such as Excel or other analytics platforms.
• Experience managing complex transactions, including coordination with legal counsel, public agencies, developers, and financial institutions.
• Advanced skills in client relationship management, stakeholder communication, and presentation of complex concepts in accessible terms.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities, including timeline management, documentation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, or supervising team members within consulting, finance, or real estate environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, PMP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. real estate development processes, land use, and public infrastructure planning is highly beneficial.