Associate Vice-President

WT Partnership•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WT PARTNERSHIP - ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT – COST CONSULTING (BOSTON) OVERVIEW Founded in Australia back in 1949, WT has become a force in North America since 2010. Recognized for our technology-forward ‘start-up’ culture, highly engaged team of multi-disciplinary advisors and long-term partnership approach with client programs, WT is a trusted advisor to Owners, Developers, Government and Private sector clients. With a footprint of over 60 locations and 2000 staff globally, we’re an award-winning advisory firm who support clients across the infrastructure investment, construction and asset management sectors. We are a privately held company, looking to hire the best talent to assist with a planned growth and be rewarded with a competitive package, training, mentorship and excellent career opportunities. THE ROLE As an active Management Team member, you will undertake multiple and complex work assignments, delivering within timeframes and managing resources to provide exemplary professional services to our Clients, and generally supporting Management to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the company in the region. In this role you will provide capability leadership for Cost Consulting and Project Delivery including business development, marketing and technical delivery as well as supporting the broader WT Partnership business in delivering additional value to our existing and future clients globally. This position will be based out of a new location to be set up in Miami, applicants are asked to be willing to relocate to this location if not already present.

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

Undertaken and deliver Professional liaison with all internal and external customers and stakeholders
Provide commercially pragmatic and technically accurate technical cost / project management & controls advice to our Clients
Identify and facilitate business opportunities to enable the growth and continuity of work within the region
Resource planning
Ensure the efficient and organized working of staff
Encourage staff suggestions and feedback on current practice
Provide day to day oversight of your direct reports and projects to management.
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 as required 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, Cost Consulting (full service)
Initiate and lead the development of WT Partnership policies and practice
Develop and implement operation processes which ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness
Generally ensure commercial interests of the company are fully protected at all times
Marketing and sales
Interview and recommend potential permanent and contract staff as directed
Assist in fostering a continuous learning environment through provision of staff training, thought leadership and mentoring
Demonstrate practical leadership and provide direction to staff
Ensure that clients are invoiced for work done on an accurate and timely basis
Develop, expand and maintain existing WT Client relationships
Other tasks
Work as Project Leader or Job Captain, including:
Ensure that staff are appropriately trained/experienced
Ensure sound resourcing, progress, and standards are maintained
The setting of specific quality objectives
The establishment of quality plans where required.
Selection of Procedures and specific Quality Records
Day to day liaison with Clients and design teams
Plan sound management controls
Brief, direct and supervise staff so as to satisfy Client's requirements