Principal Technical Advisor

About the role

The Principal Technical Advisor role is aimed at a senior consultant with a technical or engineering background who can lead complex programs across the West Coast. This role involves shaping strategy, simplifying complex issues, and guiding multi-party teams to pragmatic, defensible decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Advisory commissions through all project stages (concept, design, procurement, delivery, and operations).
• Define client outcomes and establish technical governance frameworks that maintain the golden thread of technical intent.
• Lead development of feasibility studies and business cases to help clients assess technical, financial, and operational options.
• Plan and chair multi-disciplinary design reviews; ensure deliverables are complete, coordinated, and compliant.
• Develop and verify technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance measures.
• Challenge designs for buildability, maintainability, and lifecycle value; integrate safety-in-design and residual-risk management.
• Direct schedule, risk, and change control processes; produce high-quality evidence-based reports.
• Advise on technical scope and acceptance criteria; align deliverables with Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB) routes.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks and decision-support processes for major programs.
• Manage commercial performance, change control, and compliance with BMS/PPCM governance.
• Shape pursuit strategies and author technical narratives for proposals.
• Support regional growth initiatives, including staff development, account strategy, and service integration with other business units.
• Develop key account relationships and identify emerging opportunities.
• Contribute to regional thought leadership and capability development.
• Mentor junior staff, providing technical governance and career guidance.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or professional registration preferred.
• 15+ years leading complex multi-disciplinary projects or programs.
• Proven ability to crystallize complex issues into clear options and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in schedule, risk, and change control.
• Strong contract administration experience; familiarity with DB/CMAR/DBB, with advantage for PDB/CMGC.
• Skilled communicator with ability to lead client workshops and boards.
• Professional credentials such as: CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, RA.
• Experience establishing technical governance frameworks and evaluation methodologies.
• Proven record of winning and delivering advisory assignments in the public or private sector.

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
• Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• Expected salary range: $180,000 - $220,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

We believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.