Associate Vice-President

WT Partnership•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Australia in 1949, WT has established a significant presence in North America since 2010. The company is recognized for its technology-forward 'start-up' culture, a highly engaged team of multi-disciplinary advisors, and a long-term partnership approach with clients. WT serves as a trusted advisor to Owners, Developers, Government, and Private sector clients. With over 60 locations and 2000 staff globally, WT is an award-winning advisory firm specializing in infrastructure investment, construction, and asset management. As a privately held company, WT seeks to hire top talent to support planned growth, offering competitive compensation, training, mentorship, and excellent career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant degree
A minimum of 8 years’ technical experience
Pre and post-contract experience
US citizenship and/or existing/transferable right to work in US

Nice To Haves

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Accreditation (MRICS), or equivalent preferred
Experience using cost X, OST, Revit, BIM

Responsibilities

Undertake and deliver professional liaison with all internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Provide commercially pragmatic and technically accurate cost/project management and controls advice to clients.
Identify and facilitate business opportunities for growth and continuity of work within the region.
Resource planning.
Ensure efficient and organized working of staff.
Encourage staff suggestions and feedback on current practice.
Provide day-to-day oversight of direct reports and projects to management.
Perform office management duties, ensuring the financial performance of the office.
Maintain professional expertise and continue professional development.
Ensure the implementation of WT Partnership policies.
Undertake all necessary technical duties, including Project Controls, Owners Representative Services, Program Assessment & Audit, Value Engineering, Dispute Resolution Advisory, Contract negotiations, Claims preparation, presentation, negotiation and settlement of claims, Procurement advisory, Bid Evaluations and analysis, Risk Management Facilitation, Masterplan and Feasibility Advice, Project Structuring & Governance (Owners Advisory and Project Management), Project Management, and Cost Consulting (full service).
Initiate and lead the development of WT Partnership policies and practice.
Develop and implement operational processes ensuring high efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure the commercial interests of the company are protected at all times.
Engage in marketing and sales activities.
Interview and recommend potential permanent and contract staff as directed.
Assist in fostering a continuous learning environment through staff training, thought leadership, and mentoring.
Demonstrate practical leadership and provide direction to staff.
Ensure clients are invoiced accurately and timely for work performed.
Develop, expand, and maintain existing WT Client relationships.
Work as Project Leader or Job Captain, ensuring staff are appropriately trained/experienced, sound resourcing, progress, and standards are maintained, specific quality objectives are set, quality plans are established where required, procedures and specific Quality Records are selected, day-to-day liaison with Clients and design teams occurs, sound management controls are planned, and staff are briefed, directed, and supervised to satisfy Client's requirements.