Project Commercial Advisor

Turner & Townsend; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Vancouver seeks a Project Commercial Advisor to manage procurement and contracting strategies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in supply chain management. Responsibilities include developing relationships with contractors, executing contracting activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and ESG standards. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 CAD and eligibility for various benefits, including health insurance and a flexible work model.

Benefits

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

Extensive medical and dental insurance

RRSP 3% Corporate Match

Long-Term Disability insurance

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible work approach

Qualifications

• Proven background in supply chain, procurement, contracting, negotiations, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with major studies and capital projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and adapt behavior for positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Execute Stage-Gate Project Commercial requirements.
• Implement fit-for-purpose contracting and procurement strategies.
• Identify and support delivery of commercial value optimization opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Contract negotiation

Project commercial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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.

Employer

Turner & Townsend Canada Inc.

Position

Project Commercial Advisor

Terms of Employment

Permanent / Full Time

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Employment Address

2060 – 555 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4N6

Hours of Work

40 hours/week

Language

English

Benefits

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary. Also eligible for extended medical insurance, dental insurance, RRSP 3% Corporate Match and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Salary

$100,000 to $130,000 CAD per annum

Job Description

In this role, the individual will:

• Execute Stage-Gate Project Commercial requirements related to contracting and procurement for studies in collaboration with study partners.
• Implement fit‑for‑purpose contracting and procurement strategies for studies, and transfer those strategies into actionable plans with clear timelines to enable delivery in the fast‑paced study environment.
• Identify and support delivery of commercial value optimization opportunities across study portfolio, leveraging the portfolio’s scope and scale.
• Develop working relationships with key contractors / suppliers to enable efficient sourcing and effective third party delivery across the studies portfolio.
• Execute pre‑award activities including market analysis, bidder identification / screening, bid preparation, proposal evaluation, supplier negotiations, contract award, and contract operationalization in relevant systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.).
• Execute post‑award activities including mobilization, contract management, performance management, and close‑out of commercial activities.
• Ensure all procurement and contracting activities adhere to safety requirements, ESG commitments, Indigenous and Local engagement goals, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Proven background in supply chain, procurement, contracting, negotiations, and stakeholder management. Experience with major studies and capital projects.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and systems such as SAP and Ariba.
  • Skilled in contract negotiation, project commercial management, and Stage Gate processes.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams and adapt behavior for positive outcomes.
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Additional Information

• 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

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