Senior Advisor - Project Management

  • Full-time
  • Department: Infrastructure

Company Description

Do you want to be part of our successful Infrastructure team for Turner & Townsend supporting a portfolio of major infrastructure projects in Vancouver BC? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Senior 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, and doing 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 a Senior Advisor who specializes in Project Management  with a minimum 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

As Senior Advisor, you will be involved in:

  • Provide strategic advice on approaches to the development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Advise and identify risks associated with projects and develop risk mitigation plans and proactively address potential obstacles to project success, ensuring smooth implementation thereof
  • Review program documents to verify that scope, schedule, and cost commitments are reasonable and achievable and participate in phase review processes to ensure timely project implementation.
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and provide strategic and informed advice regarding industry best practices and incorporate them into project management methodologies.
  • Provide recommendations on optimal resource requirements and allocations to execute the project effectively
  • Assist in the development of best practice project management processes and procedures to support the projects progress and financial performance
  • Assess lessons learnt and identify areas of improvement

Qualifications

  • At least 15 years’ 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
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and drive project success.
  • Be able to analyze project data, identify trends, and make informed decisions, negotiate timelines, budgets, and resources, identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
  • Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project or P6.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time role is $125,000 - $170,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role, experience 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

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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