05 Oct
|
Accenture
|
Toronto
Accenture Construct- Senior Commercial Advisor, COM Construction Management | Project Management | Full-time You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real‑world delivery with AI.
We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct | Capital Projects Business ~(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. Office‑based 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.
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.
Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or equivalent 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 Proven success in providing on‑site leadership for project teams by building and engaging team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law,
Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. AI that shows up on site. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
Accenture
Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.
Accenture
Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business. The data centers behind AI. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on. We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time.
More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. If you require accommodation during the recruitment, assessment or selection process for a disability or other protected ground under applicable human rights legislation, please notify your recruiter or contact us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009. All employment decisions shall be made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial human rights legislation, including age, race, creed, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, place of origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship, record of offences (where applicable) or any other protected ground.
Accenture is committed to supporting current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and other veterans. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. However, given the nature of our business and our need to serve clients, our employees must be available to travel when needed.
To provide you with the most effective recruiting process, Accenture may use artificial intelligence to create insights on how your candidate information matches the requirements of the role you have applied to. During the application process, you can choose to opt out of this artificial intelligence screening process and be rest assured that this will not negatively impact your opportunity for employment with Accenture. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent.
Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences.
📌 Accenture Construct- Senior Commercial Advisor, COM (Toronto)
🏢 Accenture
📍 Toronto