Project Specialist

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.

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SUMMARY

The Project Specialist is responsible for assisting in the planning developing delivering and reporting on the program of projects that will be assigned to project managers. All projects to be delivered within scope schedule and budget according to BGIS as well as client procedural boundaries. Renovation projects installations and/or new construction projects and other related projects of varying complexity are to be monitored with all changes to schedule and forecasted spend documented in the central reporting software.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Assists in providing program oversight of Project Management Team Members. Monitors specific objectives and development plans for the project management team.
• Tracks and monitors the delivery of assigned facility-related projects from conception to completion such as: new facility construction facility addition construction installation projects renovations occupancy-related projects and facility infrastructure projects.

Annual Capital Plans

• Assists in the development and delivery of annual capital plans including setting milestone schedule and drives decision making for successful implementation.

Program Delivery and Development

• Assists in the development and management of the delivery of assigned programs of projects such as installation rollouts across multiple locations or delivery of interrelated projects. Ensures that program elements are properly assigned and resourced by project delivery teams. Actively tracks and manages program progress striving to ensure that projects are started with adequate lead time to complete within client time parameters and to meet BGIS and team needs with respect to work loading and overall financial considerations.
• Effectively executes and/or manages feasibility analysis & development of programs.
• Provides reporting required to support BGIS and Client needs with respect to program execution.

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyzes resourcing project status overall financial status and key performance indicators for client reporting & continuous improvement of delivery.
• Ensures proper and timely project and administrative-related reporting and systems inputs.

Project Delivery

• Assists in the management of the project delivery teams ensuring assigned projects and/or programs are delivered within fees cost and service-level goals.
• Actively seeks additional services work to be performed by BGIS to mutually benefit the client and BGIS.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Possesses a mindset that treats safety as paramount.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Exceptional organizational documentation and reporting skills.
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng CMA CGA or equivalent courses).
• More than five years up to ten years of relevant work experience.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Process & metrics interpretation development & analysis skills.
• Effective client service / management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Extensive specific experience and skills related to the assignment.
• Construction management experience depending on the assignment.
• Estimating/forecasting skills.
• Problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry standards and regulations.
• Software proficiencies related to the assignment MS Excel Project Outlook; etc.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following would be considered an asset:

• Project Management Institute Accreditation or in progress.
• LEED certification or in progress

This is a regular full-time position with a salary range of $77259 - $96 573 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidates competencies including but not limited to experience education and performance related to this role.

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!