Director, U.S. Corporate Real Estate - Wealth Management Portfolio

Royal Bank of Canada•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

What is the opportunity? The Director, US Corporate Real Estate supports the RBC US based business, in collaboration with global Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Centers of Excellence (COE’s), with a focus on Wealth Management; and is responsible for supporting ~$5MM sf across ~360 locations in the US. The role provides integrated service delivery for all CRE services, including strategic planning, transactions, capital projects, facilities management and operations, in the region consistent with the CRE global operating model. What will you do? Serve as a single point of contact and trusted business partner for all business platforms and functions residing within the region, to ensure alignment of the real estate portfolio and services with CRE global operating model and line of business strategies Drive CRE initiatives within the region that result in both the efficiency and effectiveness of RBC’s real estate portfolio ensuring horizontal integration of other functions such as technology, HR, finance, and risk to create innovative solutions and experiences for the businesses Ensure the delivery of expected client service levels and the day to day operations and maintenance of RBC’s premises, including management and oversight of service providers, remain within the prescribed budget and consistent with the CRE global operating model Provide governance oversight and reporting to ensure all areas of CRE comply with internal policies and programs and external regulatory and legislative obligations in order to reduce risk, provide safe environments for our employees and clients and comply with appropriate laws Oversee and be accountable for the delivery of all RBC construction projects in region including integration of design standards consistent with global operating model and in collaboration with global CRE COE’s and service providers Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information Oversee capital budget forecasts; challenge, validate and control new engagements against budget and policies Ensure employees understand RBC vision by providing focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development and rewarding strong performance

Requirements

10 years of experience in corporate real estate with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity developing and leading teams
Demonstrated leadership and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
Strategic business and financial, budget, forecasting and cost acumen
Exceptional client relationship management and consultative approach with the ability to impact and influence
Proven knowledge of all aspects of project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods and managing outsourced vendor relationships

Responsibilities

Serve as a single point of contact and trusted business partner for all business platforms and functions residing within the region, to ensure alignment of the real estate portfolio and services with CRE global operating model and line of business strategies
Drive CRE initiatives within the region that result in both the efficiency and effectiveness of RBC’s real estate portfolio ensuring horizontal integration of other functions such as technology, HR, finance, and risk to create innovative solutions and experiences for the businesses
Ensure the delivery of expected client service levels and the day to day operations and maintenance of RBC’s premises, including management and oversight of service providers, remain within the prescribed budget and consistent with the CRE global operating model
Provide governance oversight and reporting to ensure all areas of CRE comply with internal policies and programs and external regulatory and legislative obligations in order to reduce risk, provide safe environments for our employees and clients and comply with appropriate laws
Oversee and be accountable for the delivery of all RBC construction projects in region including integration of design standards consistent with global operating model and in collaboration with global CRE COE’s and service providers
Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information
Oversee capital budget forecasts; challenge, validate and control new engagements against budget and policies
Ensure employees understand RBC vision by providing focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development and rewarding strong performance

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

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