Technical Account Manager

Glia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Manager for their Infrastructure Advisory team in Vancouver. This role involves leading project delivery, managing advisory teams, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a solid educational background, 10-15 years of industry experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure asset lifecycle activities.
• Experience with capital projects and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of advisory personnel.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project analysis and delivery.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical capabilities

Team leadership

Communication skills

Commercial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics

MBA or post-graduate studies

Job description

Senior Manager, Global Infrastructure Advisory - Commercial - job post

$111,000–$199,500 a year - Full-time

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Job details

Pay

$111,000–$199,500 a year

Job type

Full-time

Location

Full job description

Overview: At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Our Global Infrastructure Advisory team is a multi-disciplinary group of professionals providing planning, transaction structuring, value-for-money, procurement, delivery, and asset management advisory services for major infrastructure projects. We support clients locally, regionally and nationally.

What you will do:

Project Development and Delivery

• Project planning and strategy
• Feasibility, business case, economic and market analysis
• Operational and organizational reviews
• Project performance reviews and healthchecks
• Project funding and financing model development and analysis
• Project risk assessment, including identification and quantification of risks
• Procurement strategy development, and procurement process management
• Development and implementation of project governance and project management frameworks, and related project delivery tools
• Commercial structuring of complex contracts, and contract management
• Project implementation advice through design and construction
• Project controls setup and/or monitoring (cost and schedule management, risk management, change control, reporting)
• Advisory services related to major organizational transformation (especially those enabled by information technology or capital projects)

The responsibilities of the successful candidate in delivering these services over client engagements will include:

• Leading and managing teams of advisory personnel
• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to senior and executive level client stakeholders
• Defining and presenting client materials including status reports, project reports and presentations
• Actively overseeing the delivery of core analysis responsibilities including primary and secondary research, quantitative data collection and analysis, financial modelling, business analysis, and application of methodologies to achieve client objectives
• Actively developing materials (frameworks, tools, documentation, etc.) that support improved project delivery
• Developing and managing work plans with respect to scope, budget, schedule, and quality of work/deliverables

Business Development

• Leadership in business development activities
• Development of relationships with other practice areas within KPMG (management consulting, risk consulting, deal advisory, audit and tax) both locally and in other offices
• Maintenance and development of Trusted Advisor relationships with current and future clients
• Leading the development of proposals (both strategic messaging and original content)
• Development of KPMG’s profile within the marketplace via industry involvement, contribution to internal and external publications, and presentation at conferences and industry events

Practice Development

• Training and mentoring of staff and contributing to the overall skills enhancement and experience of the team
• Working closely with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners to develop team capacity and capabilities
• Leading risk management, quality management, and administrative activities

What you bring to this role

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent professional education. An MBA or other post-graduate studies or professional affiliations (e.g., P.Eng., PMP) are preferred but not required.
• 10-15 years of industry experience
• The ability to simplify problems and synthesize related content into succinct and clear materials
• Project planning experience with capital projects / programs
• Project/construction management and/or procurement experience with large capital projects
• Project controls and contract management experience
• A solid understanding of the lifecycle activities supporting an infrastructure asset
• Commercial and contract management experience
• Experience with alternative contract types (e.g., DBB, EPC, EPCM, DBFO, PPPs, CM) and the development of these contracts for projects
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven track record at managing multiple and competing priorities
• Proven capabilities of managing and working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and effectively engage with a diverse group of clients
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong emotional and organizational intelligence
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• The ability to travel within Canada and abroad, as necessary

Company values and commitments

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $111,000 to $199,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. Adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process can be requested.