USA Energy & Natural Resources Business Unit Leader at Turner & Townsend in Houston, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

team leadership

client engagement

p&l ownership

business development

operational excellence

service delivery

Inspire and guide internal teams, earning respect through proven track record and natural leadership.
Lead by example, hands-on in delivery and quality assurance.
Maintain a strong pipeline of potential recruits to support the opportunity pipeline, justifying advanced and speculative recruitment where necessary to secure opportunity.
Collaborate across regions, leveraging best practices and contributing to global initiatives.
Engaging extensively with potential clients and alliance partners to build a strong pipeline of opportunities.
Ensure that service reviews and assurance activities are happening and that our service delivery meets/exceeds client expectations.
Market Positioning: Represent the business unit externally, enhancing brand visibility and thought leadership in the natural resources sector.
Create an inclusive leadership culture to enable diversity and equality.
Provide clear leadership for clients, instilling trust and confidence in Turner & Townsend’s brand.
Collaborating with our global teams to further develop compelling service propositions for the USA Energy & Natural Resources market.
Building the capability and value propositions to achieve high levels of conversion for the opportunity pipeline.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Complete accountability for total Energy and Natural Resources Profit and Loss (P&L) in USA.
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
Develop succession plans and elevate talent across the business.
Drive growth outside the current key accounts to a goal of $45 million in turnover for FY 2026, and build a foundation for significant growth in line with our Vision 2030 ambitions.
Leverage the existing teams, working closely with the respective Key Account Manager, to support the growth of the business.
P&L Ownership: Manage full profit and loss accountability, ensuring revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the business unit strategy for Energy & Natural Resources across the U.S. market.
Business Development: Drive aggressive sales and market expansion targets, identifying new opportunities and partnerships.
Operational Excellence: Oversee delivery, compliance, and risk management to ensure consistent quality and client satisfaction.
Further develop the management team, with sub-regional directors, key account managers and technical service leaders the key roles that are to be filled over time. Localize these roles where possible.

Requirements

bachelor's

executive mba

20+ years

project controls

p&l management

leadership

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Leadership Qualities

Bold and ambitious, building capability ahead of demand.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; Executive MBA preferred.
Onshore and offshore experience, domestically and internationally, with ability to operate in multicultural environments.
Extensive knowledge of program setup, delivery, project management, project controls, and QS services.
20+ years of diverse Energy & Natural Resources industry experience, including leadership of projects/programs exceeding $10 billion.
Exposure to both client and contractor environments; consulting services sales experience preferred.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable operating at program board level and presenting to large groups.
Strong background in sales, business development, and client relationship management, with ability to negotiate in high-stakes environments.
Proven track record of P&L management and delivering aggressive growth targets.
Experience across multiple sectors at both project and program levels, including project controls, PM services, and commercial function setup.

Benefits

Compensation & Incentives

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Relocation support available.
Competitive executive-level base salary up to $300k base compensation.
Performance-based financial incentives tied directly to growth and profitability.
Comprehensive benefits package.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1946 Established

Year Founded

Marks the beginning of the company's operations.

£1.2B Turnover

Global Turnover in 2023

Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.

64% Real Estate

Revenue Breakdown

The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.

37% Net Revenue

Net Revenue Growth

Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.

Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

Culture + Values

89%

Employee Pride

A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.

7.9/10

Employee Engagement

Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.

Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.

Environment + Sustainability

90% GHG Reduction

Net-Zero Commitment

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.

80% Supply Chain Emissions

Sustainability Focus

80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.

170k+ CO2 Reduction

Ambitious Climate Target

Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.

2017 Global Compact Member

Sustainable Development Leader

Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.

Inclusion & Diversity

33.7% Female

Global Representation

The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.

8.6 Global Score

Acceptance Factor

Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.

40% Target by 2025

Gender Diversity Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.

81% Survey Rate

Engagement Feedback

81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.

An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.

Articles

Spotlight on Inclusivity

Carbon Reduction Plan 2023

Our Story

Role

Description

team leadership

client engagement

p&l ownership

business development

operational excellence

service delivery

Inspire and guide internal teams, earning respect through proven track record and natural leadership.
Lead by example, hands-on in delivery and quality assurance.
Maintain a strong pipeline of potential recruits to support the opportunity pipeline, justifying advanced and speculative recruitment where necessary to secure opportunity.
Collaborate across regions, leveraging best practices and contributing to global initiatives.
Engaging extensively with potential clients and alliance partners to build a strong pipeline of opportunities.
Ensure that service reviews and assurance activities are happening and that our service delivery meets/exceeds client expectations.
Market Positioning: Represent the business unit externally, enhancing brand visibility and thought leadership in the natural resources sector.
Create an inclusive leadership culture to enable diversity and equality.
Provide clear leadership for clients, instilling trust and confidence in Turner & Townsend’s brand.
Collaborating with our global teams to further develop compelling service propositions for the USA Energy & Natural Resources market.
Building the capability and value propositions to achieve high levels of conversion for the opportunity pipeline.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Complete accountability for total Energy and Natural Resources Profit and Loss (P&L) in USA.
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
Develop succession plans and elevate talent across the business.
Drive growth outside the current key accounts to a goal of $45 million in turnover for FY 2026, and build a foundation for significant growth in line with our Vision 2030 ambitions.
Leverage the existing teams, working closely with the respective Key Account Manager, to support the growth of the business.
P&L Ownership: Manage full profit and loss accountability, ensuring revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the business unit strategy for Energy & Natural Resources across the U.S. market.
Business Development: Drive aggressive sales and market expansion targets, identifying new opportunities and partnerships.
Operational Excellence: Oversee delivery, compliance, and risk management to ensure consistent quality and client satisfaction.
Further develop the management team, with sub-regional directors, key account managers and technical service leaders the key roles that are to be filled over time. Localize these roles where possible.

Requirements

bachelor's

executive mba

20+ years

project controls

p&l management

leadership

Leadership Qualities

Bold and ambitious, building capability ahead of demand.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; Executive MBA preferred.
Onshore and offshore experience, domestically and internationally, with ability to operate in multicultural environments.
Extensive knowledge of program setup, delivery, project management, project controls, and QS services.
20+ years of diverse Energy & Natural Resources industry experience, including leadership of projects/programs exceeding $10 billion.
Exposure to both client and contractor environments; consulting services sales experience preferred.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable operating at program board level and presenting to large groups.
Strong background in sales, business development, and client relationship management, with ability to negotiate in high-stakes environments.
Proven track record of P&L management and delivering aggressive growth targets.
Experience across multiple sectors at both project and program levels, including project controls, PM services, and commercial function setup.

Benefits

Compensation & Incentives

Relocation support available.
Competitive executive-level base salary up to $300k base compensation.
Performance-based financial incentives tied directly to growth and profitability.
Comprehensive benefits package.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1946 Established

Year Founded

Marks the beginning of the company's operations.

£1.2B Turnover

Global Turnover in 2023

Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.

64% Real Estate

Revenue Breakdown

The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.

37% Net Revenue

Net Revenue Growth

Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.

Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

Culture + Values

89%

Employee Pride

A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.

7.9/10

Employee Engagement

Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.

Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.

Environment + Sustainability

90% GHG Reduction

Net-Zero Commitment

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.

80% Supply Chain Emissions

Sustainability Focus

80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.

170k+ CO2 Reduction

Ambitious Climate Target

Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.

2017 Global Compact Member

Sustainable Development Leader

Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.

Inclusion & Diversity

33.7% Female

Global Representation

The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.

8.6 Global Score

Acceptance Factor

Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.

40% Target by 2025

Gender Diversity Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.

81% Survey Rate

Engagement Feedback

81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.

An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.

Articles

Spotlight on Inclusivity

Carbon Reduction Plan 2023

Our Story