Director, Real Estate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Capital Projects

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

As a Director in PwC Canadas Real Estate practice you will serve as a key leader and trusted advisor across real estate and real asset engagements driving client success operational excellence and business growth. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams leveraging PwCs network technology and industry expertise to solve complex challenges in real estate strategy transactions portfolio optimization and managed services.

You will lead and inspire diverse teams contribute to thought leadership and foster long-term client relationships. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of real estate advisory services driving innovation and positioning PwC as the partner of choice in the evolving market landscape.

The Opportunity:

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Lead the growth of PwCs Real Estate practice by developing and executing business development strategies in collaboration with internal and external networks

• Establish and grow business verticals leveraging a strong sphere of influence to generate new sales and expand service offerings

• Actively contribute to proposal development pitches and client presentations positioning PwC as a market leader

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Advise a diverse client baseincluding developers investors lenders REITs pension funds corporate occupiers and public sector clientson strategy transactions valuations financing portfolio optimization and sustainability initiatives.

• Navigate clients through complex operational financial and strategic challenges related to real estate throughout the asset lifecycle.

• Build maintain and deepen client relationships demonstrating subject matter expertise and a consultative approach to problem-solving.

Operational Excellence & Systems Innovation

• Conduct comprehensive operational gap analyses and systems assessments to identify enhancements in real estate management processes

• Define and architect future state operational models and systems designs that align with client strategic goals

• Oversee the successful testing implementation and post-go-live support of real estate technology solutions to ensure adoption and operational efficiency

• Manage end-to-end delivery of real estate managed services ensuring high-quality compliant and reliable solutions

Financial & Technical Expertise

• Guide the build and review of sophisticated financial models including discounted cash flow development feasibility investment scenarios and portfolio analyses

• Provide insights into valuation methodologies risk assessments and capital market trends

• Support real estate transaction advisory services including due diligence data room coordination and financial/commercial analysis

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead mentor and coach diverse teams to achieve high performance fostering an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and continuous learning

• Provide ongoing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities for team members at various levels

• Champion collaboration across PwCs national and global network sharing technical knowledge and best practices

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Contribute to and lead thought leadership initiatives market research and innovation programs relevant to the real estate industry

• Stay abreast of emerging trends including ESG sustainability digital transformation and regulatory developments to inform client solutions and PwC practice evolution

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Integration

• Work closely with other PwC lines of service (Deals Consulting Tax etc.) to identify and secure integrated solutions for clients.

• Participate in real assets and restructuring projects that include real estate components supporting PwCs broader deal ecosystem.

WhatYoull Bring

• University degree in Real Estate Finance Economics Business Accounting Urban Planning Engineering Architecture or related fields

• Extensive experience (typically 10 years) in real estate advisory asset management valuation development financing or transaction advisory ideally within professional services or investment environments

• Proven track record of leading complex client engagements and driving business growth

• Strong financial and technical skills including expertise in real estate financial modelling valuation and related software (ARGUS Enterprise preferred)

• Experience with operational managed services system implementations and process improvement in real estate contexts.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously delivering quality results on time

• Exceptional communication presentation and report writing skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams

• Professional designations such as CPA CFA CBV RICS AACI or PMP are assets

• Commitment to embracing diversity equity and inclusion in team management and client engagements

• Openness to adopting new technologies and digital approaches in service delivery

• Bilingualism (English/French) is a plus but not mandatory

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $147300 - $197300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada base salary is determined by your skills experience qualifications and work addition to base salary eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Were committed to providing accommodation throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.

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