Associate Commercial Director

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Who are you? You are an experienced Associate Director in Cost Management with 10+ years experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in the office. This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for. Job Description Serve as the commercial lead across a multi‑billion‑dollar program, leading a cost management team that undertakes full commercial management. Undertaking QA/QC reviews of deliverables. Advising the client on funding. Oversee change management processes, including negotiation and resolution of change orders throughout the project lifecycle. Overseeing forecasting, cash flow reporting, and commercial risk management. Lead contingency tracking, cost impact analysis, and commitment management. Provide estimating support during design development, including quantity take‑offs, cost benchmarking, and pricing validation. Review contractor and subcontractor pricing, lead negotiations, and prepare bid comparisons and funding recommendations. Drive continuous improvement of cost management processes and procedures. Take responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients. Lead proposals for new work or variations for existing commissions. Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities. Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to talent development and team growth. Financial management – utilizing the tools provided and keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee. Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying. A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Architecture or a relevant subject. If the degree is obtained outside Canada, an equivalency verification will be required. Certification in relevant professional organizations (CIQS/RICS). Have or be able to quickly gain a government of Canada security clearance (reliability level minimum). Experienced in providing quality assurance on deliverables produced by team members. Preferred Requirements Government of Canada Secret clearance. Experience working within the Public Sector. Understanding of local market dynamics, with established contacts and experience navigating regional construction practices. 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. Coverage of one professional membership or license fee 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. The base salary range for this full‑time role is $120,000 - $170,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Recruitment Policy Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. We may use automated or AI‑based tools to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/. #LI-VP1 #LI-Hybrid Social Media Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr