Associate Director- Advisory Services

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. 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.

Who are you?

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking team member in the Advisory team. You are an Associate Director with a minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

Our Advisory 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 country. We are a go-to solution provider for the strategy, setup, delivery assurance and operational excellence for projects, programs, and portfolios.

Job Description

As an Associate Director, you are expected to have:

  • Expertise in delivering and advising on large-scale projects including providing procurement, financial and commercial advice for public and/or private sector clients.
  • Cross sector experience, e.g., infrastructure, energy and natural resources with a strong public procurement background is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of PMO setup and implementation including governance and oversight of project controls areas and familiarity with associated recommended best practices.
  • Demonstrated advisory mentality with experience in strategic governance and transformation of complex projects including advising on project assurance, project maturity assessments and auditing experience.
  • Good experience in providing commercial advice for different contracting models such as P3, alliancing, construction management, integrated project delivery, progressive design, and other collaborative contracting models.
  • Ability to lead and manage end-to-end procurement advisory, procurement strategy, contract administration and provide hands-on advice on value for money, commercial, claims and dispute principles on major projects or programs.
  • Familiar with digital technology and ecosystems of capital programs, e.g., data and information management tools, data automation, analytics and reporting, digital strategy and setup e.g., use of PowerBI, BIM, project controls software etc.
  • Expertise in conducting and implementing effective contract and supplier management strategies with both negotiation and commercial competence.
  • Assess aspects around technical project delivery with respect to legal, financing, funding as well as performance monitoring, payment mechanisms, incentivization, risk sharing provisions and risk allocation strategies.
  • Experience in leading teams, managing, and supervising delivery of others as well as mentoring and coaching talent to provide strategic direction.
  • Lead and support business development, marketing as well as bid preparation and proposal documentation to support the work winning capability of this service.
  • Manage client and stakeholder relationships and commission outputs and deliverables towards successful outcomes for our clients.
  • Leader in decision making, negotiation, communication, written and presentation skills and commitment to excellence in client delivery.
  • Successfully leading teams to ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend's and client's document management and quality requirements as well as project closeout and lessons learned information.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 12 years of experience in capital projects advisory
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, quantity surveying, or a similar field
  • PMI, APM and/or AACE certification/designation or similar is an asset.
  • Proficient in MS Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
  • Knowledge of best practices relevant to project management, commercial management, and project controls areas of knowledge
  • Good with technology/ digital tools and web-based data platforms relevant to this role.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
  • Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role)
  • We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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