Associate Director (Commercial) - Major Programme Infrastructure

Role Overview

Associate Director (Commercial) - Major Programme Infrastructure at Turner & Townsend in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm operating in over 130 countries. The company delivers ambitious and highly technical projects for major global clients, supported by a dynamic, innovative and client-focused team culture focused on proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and quality delivery.

Role Purpose

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the infrastructure team on major programmes, with strong focus on post-contract delivery and driving commercial success. Embed and promote Turner & Townsend values while operating as principal point of contact for cost management matters.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and motivate the Turner & Townsend team to participate, contribute and achieve high performance.
• Identify organizational needs, build recruitment plans and develop role specifications.
• Be a developer of talent and enjoy coaching early and mid-career cost management staff to meet their own and business goals.
• Be comfortable working with remote staff across global time zones.

Commercial & Client Leadership

• Act as principal point of contact for cost management matters and lead the Turner & Townsend team.
• Take on key account role(s), project execution assurance and maintain client relationships as required.
• Operate at a senior level and be comfortable presenting to large groups and senior-level client bases.
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial business drivers and ensures work and projects are carried out in alignment.
• Contribute to the development of business opportunities.

Programme & Project Delivery

• Deliver assurance services to projects including peer review, gateway review, maturity assessments, readiness reviews, progress and performance audits.
• Periodically take on major programme delivery roles and lead the Turner & Townsend team on the commission—achieve successful "steady state" delivery and then manage transition and backfill.
• Provide oversight and assurance to Turner & Townsend major programmes in the region.
• Take responsibility for business unit performance and project profit and loss.
• Coordinate with project team leaders on project negotiations and execution.

Business Development & Growth

• Play a key role in infrastructure business development activities for the cost center.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
• Provide solutions to clients and work together with business development team members on sales proposals, qualification packages and presentation materials.
• Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development.
• Enable continued growth trajectory within the market.
• Demonstrate appetite for challenge, innovation and continued improvement in cost management discipline.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other business divisions and teams.

Operations & Service Delivery

• Deliver high quality service products by utilizing Turner & Townsend systems, policy and procedure, managing time, planning and organizing to ensure excellence.
• Be organized and strong administratively.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• MRICS qualified (FRICS is a plus).
• Extensive experience in delivering cost management programmes, projects and segment knowledge.
• Strong track record in technical delivery of major programmes.
• International and cross-sector experience with ability to work in multi-cultural environments is beneficial.
• Experience in developing and mentoring teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Cost management generalist expertise covering estimating, cost, scheduling, risk, change, performance measurement and reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in major delivery programmes.
• Agile and emotionally intelligent leader.