Transmission Sector Lead - North America

Turner & Townsend•Houston, TX

About The Position

Turner & Townsend's ambition is to build the leading program solutions business in the market, transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programs. Our global Energy & Natural Resources team operate across the energy lifecycle, and in the Conventional Low Carbon (CLC), Mining, Transmission and Clean Energy Sectors. They work on projects throughout the whole lifecycle from pre-development, through feasibility, concept selection and definition, FEED, delivery of facilities, processing, distribution and REVEX/OPEX investment. We have various delivery models; Program Partner, PMC, specific tasks, Advisory Services, and Technical Services across Program Management, Project Management, Technology, Sustainability, Asset Management, Contract & Commercial Management, Procurement, and Program Controls. To support current and future sector requirements we are now seeking a Transmission Sector lead who will initially focus on our USA and Canada Transmission sector delivery and growth activities before supporting our global sector.

Requirements

Experience and credibility in Transmission development and delivery, with an existing knowledge of, and relationships with, both national and international operators and an understanding of their ongoing investment portfolio.
Your track record will have seen you holding senior roles on complex projects, in transmission, operator senior leadership roles, or in a Professional Services organization. Roles include Program Director, Asset Director, Portfolio Director or Head of Sector within a Professional Services firm.
Technical understanding of the services that are set out above and will be offered to clients is of benefit.
Extensive experience working as a client and/or consultant in development and delivery of Transmission and Clean Energy projects
A proven track record managing large projects and/or programs of work
A strong people developer and leader
Experience in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract
A broad understanding the electricity value chain from generation, through grid and into supply
A strong and current understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements and industry trends
Experience in business development and building teams
An established network within the power industry supply chain
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
The ability to guide and lead internal teams, offering a strong point of focus for the business.
Proven success in advising, securing, and delivering on behalf of clients
Operated as a consultant and delivered major capital programs
Grown a business, year in through innovation and improving client’s performance.
Degree qualified in construction and/or construction and/or engineering

Nice To Haves

Professional memberships desirable.

Responsibilities

Make Turner & Townsend number one in the market, increasing market share and influence, within the transmission market.
Position Turner & Townsend as a go to organization for program, asset, portfolio and project services and advice.
Create a consistent and profitable business stream through the right ambition.
Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development, and develop propositions to respond to market need.
Enable and achieve financial targets and continued growth within target markets.
To ensure that the Transmission team in the UK and Europe is effectively structured, engaged and led.
To be an inspirational leader and strategic thinker.
To build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. The job requires the holder to build trust with clients, industry partners and colleagues, and maintain their “One Business” ethos.
To secure business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients, translating into trust and confidence in the organizations ability to deliver. Assure delivery of our services.
To lead and develop a highly capable team, appropriate to the scale of market opportunity.
Set ambitious yet achievable targets across Europe.
Lead by example and not be averse to being hands-on in creation and delivery.
Act as a team player and be highly visible within the business.
Work closely with the various USA and Canada Cost Center lead (P&L owners) and Sector leader to align sector ambition with business operations.