USA NR - Mining & Metals Delivery Lead

  • Full-time
  • Department: Business support

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. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an accomplished executive to lead the growth of our Mining & Metals Business Unit in the United States. This business unit has a strong foundation, with long-term commissions from major clients nationwide. We have a bold ambition for the business unit to expand into new sectors, including Clean Energy and Transmission, and broaden our geographic footprint.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact business unit with autonomy and accountability. You will shape the future of our Mining & Metals Resources portfolio in the U.S., backed by the strength of a global organization and rewarded with significant financial upside tied directly to performance.

This involves:

  • Collaborating with our global teams to further develop compelling service propositions for the USA Mining & Metals market.
  • Engaging extensively with potential clients and alliance partners to build a strong pipeline of opportunities.
  • Building the capability and value propositions to achieve high levels of conversion for the opportunity pipeline.
  • Leverage the existing teams, working closely with the respective Key Account Manager, to support the growth of the business.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of potential recruits to support the opportunity pipeline, justifying advanced and speculative recruitment where necessary to secure opportunity.
  • Further develop the management team, with sub-regional directors, key account managers and technical service leaders the key roles that are to be filled over time. Localize these roles where possible.
  • Drive growth outside the current key accounts to a goal of $45 million in turnover for FY 2026, and build a foundation for significant growth in line with our Vision 2030 ambitions.
  • Ensure that service reviews and assurance activities are happening and that our service delivery meets/exceeds client expectations.
  • Complete accountability for total Mining & Metals Profit and Loss (P&L) in USA.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the business unit strategy for Mining & Metals Resources across the U.S. market.
  • P&L Ownership: Manage full profit and loss accountability, ensuring revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Business Development: Drive aggressive sales and market expansion targets, identifying new opportunities and partnerships.
  • Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
  • Market Positioning: Represent the business unit externally, enhancing brand visibility and thought leadership in the natural resources sector.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee delivery, compliance, and risk management to ensure consistent quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of diverse Mining & Metals Resources industry experience, including leadership of projects/programs exceeding $10 billion.
  • Proven track record of P&L management and delivering aggressive growth targets.
  • Strong background in sales, business development, and client relationship management, with ability to negotiate in high-stakes environments.
  • Experience across multiple sectors at both project and program levels, including project controls, PM services, and commercial function setup.
  • Exposure to both client and contractor environments; consulting services sales experience preferred.
  • Onshore and offshore experience, domestically and internationally, with ability to operate in multicultural environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of program setup, delivery, project management, project controls, and QS services.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; Executive MBA preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable operating at program board level and presenting to large groups.

Leadership Qualities

  • Inspire and guide internal teams, earning respect through proven track record and natural leadership.
  • Provide clear leadership for clients, instilling trust and confidence in Turner & Townsend’s brand.
  • Lead by example, hands-on in delivery and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate across regions, leveraging best practices and contributing to global initiatives.
  • Develop succession plans and elevate talent across the business.
  • Bold and ambitious, building capability ahead of demand.
  • Create an inclusive leadership culture to enable diversity and equality.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $165K-$200K 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. 

Compensation & Incentives

  • Competitive executive-level base salary up to $300k base compensation.
  • Performance-based financial incentives tied directly to growth and profitability.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Relocation support available.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

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.  

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. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

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 or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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