Real Estate Development Manager

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 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com 

We are looking to have a full-time Real Estate Development Manager join our team! This position can be held hybrid from Mississauga, ON or Montreal, QC. 

SUMMARY  

The Real Estate Development Manager will primarily act as a subject matter expert in the areas of development and re-development and maximizing value from real assets. The RE Development Manager will plan and deliver Strategic Real Estate optimization projects related to the sale, disposition, and/or redevelopment of Bell Canada’s owned real estate assets. 

• BGIS resource
• reports to VP and General Manager
• Works with the Real Estate Asset Management team 
• Responsible from planning through execution and delivery of several Real Estate Development and/or sales projects
   

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

Development of Opportunities

• Initiate and develop portfolio optimization studies.
• Analyze, evaluate, present and advocate for new development or sales opportunities which support the organization goal, including office space, technical space, land, towers sites, media facilities.
• Coordinate and execute necessary due diligence: Market studies, land surveys, valuation assessments, consultant review, project costing, technical work etc. as required.
• Establish opportunity budgets for financial and strategic planning.
• Maintain an organized record of all documents, contracts and related paperwork.
• Provide consulting and subject matter expertise on Asset disposition strategies that will maximize value.
• Advocate for client in direct dealings with developers, jurisdictions and/or any other parties with respect to asset disposition opportunities.
• Provide information and support for decisions regarding material transactions support client strategies.
• Create proposals, alternatives and options for client review and approval.
• Provide assessments on third party proposals and engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders for required reviews and recommendations. 
• Report regularly to senior management and others on the status of activity and planning.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with various departments and external concerned parties (City, developers, consultants) to ensure smooth execution of real estate projects.
• Ensure that all pertinent information regarding the projects is provided to all members of the team concerned in a prompt and clear fashion.
• Ensure projects conform to BCE financial goals, municipal and partner agreements.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• 5+ years of experience in real estate development.
• Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Finance (and /or other RE related education and experience).
• Land assembly and municipal planning activities (zoning, variances, approval processes).
• Project coordination, management and leadership.
• Project budgeting and scheduling.
• Construction and building codes.
• Conceptual and design development.
• Financial modeling and analytics.
• Presentation and report writing.
• Assessing sales / development value.
• Managing multiple projects at once with varying budgets.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment High tolerance of ambiguity as well as possessing diplomatic skills.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required. 

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 applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.