Target Price Manager

Job Description

AECOM Mississauga is hiring a Target Price Manager

Overall Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a combined owner’s team to work collaboratively with the ECWE SRS Project Co’s team through the development phase to establish the project’s Target Price and associated deliverables.

• Oversee a collaborative and multidisciplinary team focused on cost estimation, risk management, schedule management to continuously seek optimization efficiencies throughout the development phase.

• Coordinate a team tasked with monitoring and controlling, through the use of appropriate tools, the development phase process through its respective development phase checkpoints.

• Prepare and issue regular status reports, monthly and at the various checkpoints identified in the Development Phase process, including assessments of progress on each element of scope, including station heavy civil, station fit out, utilities work, tunnel and tunnel fit out, systems and overall integration.

• Facilitate the development of appropriate processes for mitigating risks to the development phase, timely and effective decision making, conducting option evaluation, etc.

• Collaborate with the PDB Contractor’s Target Price Director Director.

• Act as the liaison between the Project Delivery Team and the client-side Independent Valuation Assessment process.

• Support the Commercial Close process (i.e. the client side steps between submission of Checkpoint 3, Project Proposal through to negotiation, approvals and award).

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering high-impact presentations to project senior leadership and corporate executive teams. Ability to convey complex information clearly, provide recommendations and facilitate effective decision-making.

• Proven ability to identify critical issues and determine the appropriate timing and level of escalation. Experience in effectively communicating urgent matters to senior management, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing potential risks.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or equivalent.

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in large infrastructure and rail transit projects with a construction or engineering company(s).

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

• Certain credentials would be an asset including Design Build Institute of America, Construction Management, Professional Engineer, AACE credentials, Quantity Surveying.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally five (5) years of relevant experience coordinating large, multidisciplinary teams (15+ people).

• Experience in Progressive Design Build/Target Price contracts or alternatively in bid/proposal phase work.

• Applied knowledge of developing and implementing effective project governance practices.

• Understanding of the linkages between design maturity and cost estimate/schedule/risk maturity.

• Knowledge of cost estimating, schedule development and risk management including quantitative risk modelling (cost and schedule).

• Familiarity with bid phase procurement processes (i.e. design development, RFIs, submittals, joint risk reviews, cost estimate reconciliation meetings, colour team reviews, etc.) required to prepare a competitive proposal.

• Ability to coordinate a technical/non-technical team through the execution of an integrated roadmap that connects design deliverables and non-technical deliverables such as schedule, estimate and risk.

• Experience in collaborative contracting techniques including big room collaborative work practices, and push-pull planning.

• Prior experience in contractor side bid development is an asset.

• Strong negotiation skills and formal training in negotiation techniques are highly beneficial.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $230,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10134114

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC