Staff or Analyst Infrastructure Advisory

Successful project delivery requires making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As an Infrastructure Advisory Staff/Analyst, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile infrastructure projects. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide advice to some of the most sophisticated clients around.

Infrastructure Advisory is a specialty practice within EY’s Strategy and Transactions service line. The team advises through the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects across Canada and globally and is recognized in the market as a leading advisor, most recently earning Infrastructure Sector Advisory Firm of the Year for 2023 in Canada. We trusted advisors to public sector departments, ministries, and agencies, as well as to the private sector.

We advise across sectors including transportation (e.g., transit, highways, airports), social infrastructure (e.g., healthcare, schools, municipal facilities), energy and utilities, and mining. We work across the spectrum of procurement methods including P3’s as well as progressive and collaborative procurement approaches for large scale complex projects. Recent innovative, progressive projects include the Calgary Cancer Centre, the Deerfoot Trail expansion project, the Alberta Irrigation modernization and rehabilitation projects, City of Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT Extension Project, New Edmonton Hospital, Norquest College’s Training, Research, and Continuing Care facility, Kicking Horse Highway (BC), and St. Paul’s Redevelopment (BC), to name a few, in addition to high profile national projects including VIA High Frequency Rail, Champlain Bridge and Muskrat Falls.

We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve clients with projects anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our commitments to our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The opportunity

We are looking for experienced individuals to join as a Staff/Analyst in the Infrastructure Advisory team, focusing on the commercial aspect of project delivery. This position is anticipated to be based in Edmonton however, consideration may be given to candidates based in Calgary or Vancouver. It will fill an integral role that involves working closely with other members of the rapidly growing national Infrastructure Advisory team to deliver a variety of engagements related to the planning, development, delivery, and operations of major infrastructure projects.

Primary responsibilities

As a Staff/Analyst, you will be a key member of our Infrastructure Advisory team. You will work closely with other team members to help deliver a comprehensive and complimentary set of skills to our clients. While our work is driven by client needs, your focus on the commercial aspects of project delivery will most commonly require you to:

• Support evaluation of documents and assist with contractual analyses to prepare deliverables such as commercial terms and payment mechanisms for P3 agreements, briefing memos, claims, disputes and other supporting documentation that may be used in contract development, mediation, arbitration or litigation
• Help to perform process review, analysis, research, and benchmarking in support of business process improvements and help to develop recommendations based on assessed gaps using industry leading practices
• Support planning, organization and facilitation of workshops to support our clients with decision-making
• Work collaboratively to perform independent/third-party reviews, risk management reviews, project readiness assessments, and support project turnaround/recovery efforts
• Assist with developing and maintaining program management plans, monitoring, and controlling progress and performance, and other aspects of program management, and support clients in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and business partners
• Support internal project management duties such as schedule development, budget management, status reporting and invoicing
• Be dedicated to teamwork and leadership by fostering an efficient, innovative, and collaborative work environment
• Participate in business development and pursuit activities of the Infrastructure Advisory team

Background and qualifications

Your background and qualifications are specific to you and the experiences that you have had to-date – this is what makes us unique and creates the EY Infrastructure Advisory team that is leading in the market. We’re looking for the right person for the job as well as for the team, and as we typically find in construction, there is not one ‘right’ answer! The list below provides you with a view on the types of backgrounds and qualifications that we think will thrive in this role, however this list is not exhaustive, nor do we expect you to check all the items that we have listed.

• A bachelor’s degree with course content in engineering, construction management, contract or construction law, business, or similar educational background
• A minimum of 1 year providing commercial management (in an advisory, contractor or owner role) for infrastructure projects over their lifecycle in the public or private sector
• Exposure to at least one sector including healthcare, transportation and public transit, ports, airports, power and utilities including hydroelectric dams, mining and metals, water and wastewater, post-secondary education
• Knowledge and experience with at least one key component of project delivery including procurement, contract/commercial management, claims, project controls (cost and schedule), cost risk analysis, schedule risk analysis, risk management, earned-value management, or project audits
• Exposure to alternative project delivery models (i.e., collaborative models such as progressive design-build, integrated project delivery and alternative financing) an asset
• Experience with joint project delivery teams including public-private partnerships, joint-ventures and/or, consortiums for the owner or the contractor an asset
• Familiar with the project management lifecycle for major infrastructure projects (i.e., strategy development, project planning, procurement, delivery, and operations)
• Competent in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong presentation, communication and writing skills
• Familiar with proposal writing

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a robust understanding of the commercial aspects of the infrastructure and construction sector that result in a passion for being a strategic commercial advisor in the infrastructure space. This position will also require a high attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, superior analytical skills, and proven project and people management skills. Bringing a “roll up the sleeves” attitude with high levels of fun, creativity, and enthusiasm for teamwork is critical in this role.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It’s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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