Bilingual Client Relationship Manager II (FRENG)
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Job Summary
Who We Are
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6 500 globally we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients businesses. Globally we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30000 locations in North America Europe Middle East Australia and Asia. Further information is available at
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Sr. Manager Workplace Solutions the Client Relationship Manager II will be the prime contact to customer Business Units on behalf of the client Corporate Real Estate team. The CRM II will seek to understand the Business Units needs as they relate to the workplace and develop solutions that will support both the business objectives and the overall Real Estate strategy. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to manage client expectations at the C-suite level. The CRM II must be able to manage priorities effectively and thrive in a fast-paced evolving work environment.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Relationship
- Foster new and existing client relationships at an executive level with identified business units relating to the workplace.
- Consult and meet with clients to determine needs preferences budget and timeline specific purpose of the space and/or project and other factors affecting the planning of interior environments.
- Work with BU representatives to validate occupancy of existing spaces.
- Collaborate with the Workplace Solutions team where required to support client needs.
- Maintain communication with client during project execution and work closely with Project Delivery team to ensure project success.
- Local travel to various client sites required every 1-2 weeks. Occasional out-of-province travel may be required.
Interior Design/ Workspace Occupancy
- Perform interior design activities such as needs analysis programming space planning cost estimating detailed scope development and problem solving.
- Develop solutions with a strong consideration of factors such as cost budget environment and timelines.
- Work with client Asset Managers to develop Strategic Project scopes and budgets that align with clients multi-year overall strategy
- Ensure the required design elements of every project are: clearly articulated; agreed and understood by multiple cross-functional stakeholders; managed in a collaborative effective and efficient manner; to allow the Project Management team to successfully deliver intended outcomes.
- Educate and communicate across CRE teams regarding use of regional workplace policies specifications and guidelines to support ongoing occupancy and projects within the portfolio.
- Work closely and collaboratively with other team members internal partners (HR IT Security FMs) and external consultants/vendors in the development and execution of appropriate workplace design.
- Projects assigned will be typically high complexity over $1M in value.
- Work closely with vendors to execute small projects (complex Moves Adds Changes)
Reporting
- Provide weekly updates of project information and status to support accurate data reporting.
- Conduct site audits as required to validate existing architectural conditions / occupancy and provide updated drawings and data.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Strong communications (written and verbal) skills in English and French required.
- 4 year Interior Design Architecture or Project Management Degree or equivalent diploma with minimum 7-10 years of experience in a corporate environment with significant design project planning and client relationship management experience.
- Previous experience within a corporate real estate group professional services or design firm.
- Comprehensive understanding of the local Building Code building issues safety codes office ergonomics accessibility and applicable industry standards and regulations considered an asset.
- Knowledge of furniture systems required.
- Experience designing Activity Based Workplaces considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Agile methodology considered an asset.
- Strong organizational time management and multi-tasking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in ambiguous changing and non-standard environments.
- Ability to lead and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to present in a formal conference setting with executives.
- Ability to work remotely in a virtual team environment.
- Excellent computer literacy including illustrated proficiency Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and AutoCAD.
- Experience with space and occupancy management tools an asset eg. Serraview.
- Experience in developing and executing change management programs an asset.
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- NCIDQ certified (or in progress) an asset.
- ARIDO IDC membership an asset.
- BCIN (in Ontario or equivalent) an asset.
- LEED an asset.
- WELL / Fitwel an asset.
- Prosci certification in change management an asset.
- Valid Drivers License.
At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation we will consult with the applicant in question and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability.
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Loyalty Marketing
- Portfolio Management
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Algebra
- Territory Management
- Banking
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Geometry
About Company
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. Offering a full range of facility and real estate management services, BGIS partners with clients globally to bring forward innovative solutions.
