Senior Commercial Advisor

3 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Turner & Townsend Group Full time

Do you want to be part of our successful Infrastructureteam for Turner & Townsend supporting a portfolio of major infrastructure projects in Vancouver BC?We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Senior Commercial Advisors to work in our growing team.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, anddoing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Senior Advisors who specialize in Commercial Managementwith a minimum of 15+years post-graduate experience in major infrastructure projects over $500 million looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Advisor

  • Act as the portfolio commercial management subject matter expert, providing input to numerous projects;
  • Perform day-to-day commercial management activities including, but not limited to, attending and/or chairing progress meetings, drafting of contract and change documents as required, facilitate change processes, negotiations, facilitating and negotiation of claims and disputes as required, tracking of contract submittals and other deliverables, monitor contract interpretation; facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment. Evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.
  • In addition to above commercial management duties, assist in the development and implementation of best practice commercial processes and procedures and lead change management policies.
  • Provide commercial and contractual advice to the team and exercise sound judgement to engage legal council as required.

Key success factors for the role will include the ability to work with and influence others (both internal and external stakeholders), the ability to understand and optimize detailed contract terms and conditions and the ability to implement continuous improvements to streamline processes.

Qualifications
  • At least 15years’ experience in a large project environment, specifically infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience managing and understanding complex consulting services and construction contracts is required
  • Experience operating within municipal and government environments would be beneficial
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiating, planning and organizational skills
  • Proven abilities (as they relate to commercial management) in influencing internal and external parties, managing risk, and optimizing and overcoming challenges and achieving project success.
  • Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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