OverviewWithin the ICPS practice, our Major Projects Advisory team supports public and private sector clients in delivering major projects and programs, with a focus on several key areas including commercial strategy, project governance reviews, project management and controls, project and contractor performance assessments, claims and disputes, and technical due diligence.
What you will doAs a Senior Manager within KPMG's Major Projects Advisory team, you will support the delivery of high-quality services to top-tier public and private sector clients including government agencies, contractors, industry associations, developers, investors and asset managers, by bringing engineering, professional services, or construction industry expertise to the team.
- Support the development and growth of KPMG's Major Projects Advisory services and manage the delivery of program/project delivery governance, commercial, and technical advisory engagements for public and private sector infrastructure clients.
- Work with a team of professionals in the coordination and delivery of engagement field work, including the preparation of proposals, deliverables, analysis and documentation, presentation to clients and engagement economics.
- Provide commercial advisory services on large scale projects, including cost and schedule reviews and working with project owners to develop project delivery and contract strategy options for mega-projects and programs.
- Support clients with the analysis and turnaround of troubled projects, providing independent review and turnaround strategy, and litigation avoidance or claims management services, including schedule delay and cost quantum reports in engineering or construction disputes.
- Conduct commercial and technical due diligence on potential acquisition targets on behalf of clients.
- Play a role in business development initiatives, including presentations, client meetings, and contributing to practice development initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to expand services to solve clients' complex business problems.
- Train andlead staff and contribute to the overall skills enhancement and experience of the team.
At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, we understand our people may need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.
What you bring to the role- Senior Manager 8+ years of consulting experience, with involvement in infrastructure and heavy industry, having worked for large established engineering and professional services firms or construction companies.
- Project field experience, ideally with a contractor or large engineering or project management firm.
- Preference given to candidates with management consulting experience focused on infrastructure or project advisory services.
- Undergraduate degree in business administration, engineering, architecture, planning or similar technical degree.
- MBA, Master of Finance, Master of Law, or PMP an asset.
- Professional construction designations such as Professional Engineer or Professional Architect an asset.
- Exceptional leadership skills and ability to supervise and mentor a team to deliver consulting engagements.
- Solid business acumen, including financial and commercial literacy and ability to translate complex data and information into meaningful insights.
- Written and oral communication skills to present and synthesize key information.
- Business Development experience in addition to project management experience would be an asset.
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze contract documents, project reports, and synthesize report findings into forward looking recommendations for project performance improvement.
- French or Spanish languages are an asset.
- Must be able to travel within Canada, United States and internationally due to our diverse client base.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestOur Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, we do what is right |
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