Director, Real Estate Services

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

SUMMARY

The Director Real Estate Servicesleads 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 Canadian Real Estate Salesperson or Brokers license.