Director, Real Estate (Bilingual)

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6500 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

We are looking to have a bilingual (French/English) Director Real Estate join our team! Please note that this position requires a valid Quebec Real Estate License.

SUMMARY

The Director Real Estate Services leads a team of Transaction Managers who are engaged in the negotiation of new leases and renewals in a diverse commercial portfolio including office retail industrial and technical facilities as well as some acquisitions and dispositions of land and office on behalf of our large corporate clients

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading and developing a diverse productive and high-performing team and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Ensuring the team is equipped with the right process and systems/tools to achieve results as per contract obligations.
• Proactively manage all aspects of upcoming renewals options and critical dates pertaining to the clients real estate portfolio and ensuring that files are assigned to appropriate Transaction Manager for execution. Develop mitigation strategies as required to reduce risk.
• Responsible for any KPIs service plan and contract deliverables guaranteed savings within the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the overall client facing elements of real estate services to include - Transactions leasing strategy financial analysis approvals and documentation.
• Responsible for directly negotiating more complex transactions.
• Liaise with real estate brokers consultants broker of record legal counsel order to maintain the integrity of the clients real estate portfolio and represent client in a professional manner.
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree from a recognized University. Geography Urban Studies Planning Business or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Canadian Real Estate Salesperson or Brokers license.
• Demonstrated experience that is typically noted with up to 10 years experience.
• Experience in a service provider role.
• 5-10 years experience in corporate or commercial real-estate leasing (acquisitions / dispositions / Leases/financial analysis).
• Related Management experience.
• Ability to be licensed to trade in Real Estate in Canadian Provinces as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and exceptional negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Strong team player professional and approachable.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel.
  

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Valid Quebec Real Estate Brokers License required

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.

BGIS est un employeur qui respecte légalité des chances et nous vous invitons à postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin dun accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement veuillez nous contacter à askHR. En cas de demande daccommodement nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons ou ferons en sorte de fournir un accommodement approprié dune manière qui tiendra compte des besoins daccessibilité du candidat en fonction de son handicap