Director, Real Estate (Bilingual)

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 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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

1. 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.
2. Proactively manage all aspects of upcoming renewals, options and critical dates pertaining to the client’s real estate portfolio and ensuring that files are assigned to appropriate Transaction Manager for execution. Develop mitigation strategies as required to reduce risk.
3. Responsible for any KPI’s, service plan and contract deliverables, guaranteed savings, within the area of responsibility.
4. Responsible for the overall client facing elements of real estate services to include - Transactions, leasing strategy, financial analysis, approvals and documentation.
5. Responsible for directly negotiating more complex transactions.
6. Liaise with real estate brokers, consultants, broker of record, legal counsel, etc. in order to maintain the integrity of the client’s real estate portfolio and represent client in a professional manner.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. Geography, Urban Studies, Planning, Business or equivalent preferred.
2. Demonstrated experience that is typically noted with up to 10 years’ experience.
3. Experience in a service provider role.
4. 5-10 years’ experience in corporate or commercial real-estate leasing (acquisitions / dispositions / Leases / financial analysis).
5. Related Management experience.
6. Ability to be licensed to trade in Real Estate in Canadian Provinces, as required.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong customer focus and exceptional negotiation skills.
9. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
10. Strong team player, professional and approachable.
11. Excellent organization and planning skills.
12. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation

• Valid QC Real Estate Salesperson or Broker's License.

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 applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.