Head of Construction and Infrastructure Economics - North America

Oxford Economics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Economics seeks a Head of Construction and Infrastructure Economics to lead business growth in North America. This strategic role involves team leadership, client engagement, and delivering high-quality projects for construction-related clients, requiring a solid background in economics and economic advisory services.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in economic advisory services for construction clients.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Lead and develop a team for economic advice.
• Cultivate new business opportunities through networking.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Post graduate degree in Economics

Job description

Head of Construction and Infrastructure Economics - North America

Department: Construction & Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Toronto, Canada

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced and results-driven leader to establish our Construction and Infrastructure practice in North America. As the team leader you will play a pivotal role in driving our global business growth by identifying and capturing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and enhancing our market presence.

You will have the opportunity to pursue the following service areas across North America for construction and infrastructure related clients:

• Infrastructure market analysis: provide clients with a macro-level view of infrastructure sector opportunities, risks and trends.
• Cost escalation forecast: forecast construction costs for labor, plant, equipment and materials.
• Market capacity and supply analysis: evaluate the construction industry’s ability to meet future demand across labor, plant, equipment and building materials.
• Economic development and infrastructure strategy: align infrastructure investment with broader economic growth and diversification objectives.
• Infrastructure feasibility, business case and cost benefit analysis: help governments and investors assess the economic viability and value-for-money of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

As a Director - Construction and Infrastructure, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic business development plans aligned with the company's objectives and target markets.
• Team leading: Responsible for developing a team to provide economic advice for construction and infrastructure clients.
• Lead and proposal generation: Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship building with potential clients and partners. Lead the development of proposals, including value propositions, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations. Support subscription BD team with Global Construction Service demonstrations.
• Client Engagement: Deliver high quality projects to build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring client satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling of services.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with global C&I team members, our Global Construction Service subscription team and with your North American peers across Oxford Economics.
• Thought Leadership: Establish yourself as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the industry by contributing Research Briefings and Data Insights to the Global Construction Service and actively participating in industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Forecasting and Reporting: Track and report on business development activities, pipeline status, revenue forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

To succeed in this role, we are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Post graduate degree in Economics or a related field
• Deep expertise and demonstrated experience selling and delivering economic advisory services to construction and infrastructure clients in North America
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong sense of initiative and a drive to exceed targets.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop winning strategies.
• Leadership and mentoring strength, managing and developing staff.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to clients and senior executives.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.