Senior Economist - Infrastructure Economics

Senior Economist - Infrastructure Economics (Montreal / Toronto) Oxford Economics is a global advisory firm founded in 1981 in partnership with Oxford University's business college. We specialise in economic forecasting, modelling, and advisory services for companies, financial institutions, governments, and public-sector organisations worldwide. With offices in key locations around the globe, we employ a diverse team of economists, consultants, and industry experts, making us a leader in economic analysis and advisory services. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded economist to join our growing Infrastructure Economics practice in North America. This role will support the delivery and growth of our infrastructure economics work across the region, with a focus on providing expert support in complex litigation in construction, infrastructure, transportation, and related sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality economic advisory projects, support business development activity, and help strengthen Oxford Economics' presence in the North American market. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of service areas for construction and infrastructure-related clients, including: Litigation support: conducting applied micro-economic analysis in support of complex litigation and arbitration files, including drafting expert reports, and analyzing large data sets to evaluate pricing, market structure and firm/consumer behaviour. Cost escalation and market capacity analysis: analyzing cost escalation drivers andthe construction industry's capacity to deliver major projects and meet future demand across labour, plant, equipment, and building materials. Business cases, cost-benefit analysis, and feasibility studies: contributing to assessments of the economic viability and value-for-money of infrastructure projects for governments and investors.