Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Senior Commercial Advisor, COM
Construction Management | Project Management | Full-time

Job No. 1699 | Toronto

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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(Internal Title: Contract Administration and Procurement IV)

Provide strategic commercial leadership for the EHTH Alliance, ensuring commercial objectives, contractual obligations, and project outcomes remain aligned throughout project execution.

Serve as the lead Owner Representative commercial advisor to Project Delivery and Program Controls teams, providing direction on key commercial, contractual, risk, and governance matters.

Lead the commercial management of the Project Alliance Agreement (PAA), including strategic oversight of scope changes, adjustment events, early warnings, performance incentive frameworks, commercial risk, and contractual compliance.

Drive commercial strategies that support effective decision-making, optimize project outcomes, and balance risk, cost, schedule, and stakeholder interests within a collaborative Alliance environment.

Lead the assessment, negotiation, and resolution of significant commercial matters while promoting Alliance principles, collaboration, and value-for-money outcomes.

Provide executive-level commercial advice, recommendations, and reporting to project leadership and governance forums to support informed decision-making and effective risk management.

Foster strong relationships with Alliance participants, project stakeholders, and delivery partners to support successful project delivery and commercial performance.

Lead and mentor commercial resources while promoting continuous improvement, commercial excellence, and best practices across the program.

Provide strategic commercial guidance and oversight to the BCD commercial team on key commercial and contractual matters.

Support the BCD commercial manager on significant negotiations, change events, commercial strategies, and major project decisions as required.

Provide commercial and advisory support to other strategic initiatives across the Union+ portfolio, leveraging commercial expertise to address emerging priorities, governance requirements, delivery challenges, and resource needs as required.

Working Conditions

Office-based

Experience

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in commercial management, contract management, project controls, procurement, or major project delivery, including experience on large-scale infrastructure, transit, transportation, or construction projects.





Demonstrated experience working within collaborative delivery environments, including Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, P3, or other alternative delivery models.

Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management practices, including scope changes, adjustment events, early warnings, performance incentive frameworks, risk and opportunity management, and commercial negotiations.

Experience preparing and presenting executive-level recommendations, governance materials, commercial strategies, and business cases to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across multiple organizations within a complex Alliance environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex commercial and contractual issues while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Education

Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses OR Certifications

A relevant professional designation (e.g., CPA, PMP, RICS, P.Eng.) is considered an asset.

Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, Procurement Management, or Project Management including PMP (Project Management Professional), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Skilled Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods

In-depth knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

Proficient in Project Management software

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

Expert ability to detect, capitalize on, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Capability to lead, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

Extensive experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies,



methods, and best practices

Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently

Skilled in the negotiation of favorable terms under contracts

Must foster relationships with various stakeholders

Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $141,000 to $211,000

Toronto

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