Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Associate Director, Infrastructure Advisory (Procurement), COM

Comtech; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in infrastructure advisory in York Region is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Infrastructure Advisory (Procurement). This full-time position requires a minimum of 12 years in procurement operations, focusing on public infrastructure projects. The role will involve strategic planning, commercial management, and the development of methodologies for benefits management. Strong leadership and digital procurement experience are essential for this role. A mix of remote and on-site work is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in procurement operations/support for public infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of industry-related experience.
• Experience with Canadian procurement legislation and vendor management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish capital procurement services focusing on vendor performance and contract administration.
• Offer expertise in project inception and transformation initiatives.
• Develop methodologies for benefits management for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Procurement operations

Strategic planning

Commercial management

Project management

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in business (strategy, infrastructure, procurement)

Tools

Digital procurement platforms

PMP

PEO

CPCM

CIPS

Job description

Description

Internal Title : Contract Administration and Procurement IV

WHO WE ARE :

We are Industry X Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed, and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade factories, plants, networks, grids, transport, and public infrastructure.

Our local knowledge, backed by global capabilities and experience, enables us to deliver better outcomes. Our experienced program and project managers work closely with industry experts, strategists, technologists, and ecosystem partners to improve project performance and outcomes. We aim to make immediate improvements while transforming project delivery for the future.

We leverage deep design and construction experience, data technology, and AI to bring projects in on time and on budget. Our focus also includes building a digital backbone to enhance stakeholder collaboration, reduce risks, and optimize resource use. We digitally enable the workforce to predict issues, work more effectively, and ensure safety.

Together with our clients, we use technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the creation, operation, and maintenance of our built environment. Visit us here to learn more about Industry X.0.

As part of a new leadership team within Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) Canada’s Healthcare and Buildings (H&B) business, the Associate Director Infrastructure Advisory (Procurement) will play a crucial role in strategy and delivery, positioning us as a leader in Canadian infrastructure capital planning, procurement, delivery, and asset management.

The Associate Director will support the Vice President in deploying a nationwide strategy aligned with I&CP’s five-year business plan and Accenture Canada’s growth objectives, integrating with broader Strategy & Consulting practices across health and public sectors. Responsibilities include:

• Procurement and Program Management: Establishing capital procurement services as a managed service, focusing on vendor performance, contract administration, process optimization, and operational efficiencies. Providing expertise in public procurement policies, evaluation frameworks, transformation strategies, data governance, and knowledge management.
• Capital Program and Project Strategic Planning: Offering expertise in establishing and overseeing capital programs, supporting project inception, pre-planning, and transformation initiatives such as project management systems, controls, quality, and knowledge frameworks.
• Business Case Strategy: Developing methodologies for benefits management, benefits assurance, and informed decision-making for infrastructure projects.
• Commercial Management: Providing expertise in contract packaging, procurement, risk analysis, financial structuring, and maintaining relationships with infrastructure financiers.
• Project Controls and Construction Management: Elevating commercial competencies, managing complex claims, and contract analysis.

Leadership within I&CP and the Healthcare and Buildings team also involves:

• Supporting integration of strategy and consulting practices with infrastructure programs.
• Providing insights and opportunities for service transformation, market research, and intelligence.
• Augmenting capabilities in contract negotiation, procurement frameworks, and public sector procurement best practices.

Supporting digital transformation initiatives involves:

• Developing data-driven opportunities for capital planning improvements.
• Applying digital solutions in procurement and contractual processes, including digital twinning.
• Advising on asset management capabilities aligned with technological advancements.

Work Location : The role includes a mix of remote work, onsite client engagement, and office presence.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in procurement operations/support for major public infrastructure projects.
• At least three years of industry-related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in business, with emphasis on strategy, infrastructure, procurement, or related fields (preferred).
• Recognized certifications such as PMP, PEO, CPCM, CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalents.
• Experience with Canadian procurement legislation and vendor management frameworks.
• Proven digital procurement platform implementation experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic skills, with a results-driven, energetic approach.

Bonus Points :

• Experience in transaction structuring for multi-phase procurements.
• Experience with complex procurement and contract documentation.

Experience Level : Director

Key Skills : Ruby, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, SOA, Cloud, IaaS, PowerShell, AWS, Infrastructure, Linux, VPN, Hyper-V, VM, IP, Identity

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1