Gestionnaire de projet / Project Manager

BGO Real Estate•Montreal, QC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

BGO is one of the world's leading real estate investment advisors, a provider of real estate debt and a leading real estate services firm, recognized globally. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with its asset management expertise for offices, industrial, multi-residential, retail, and hospitality properties worldwide. BGO has offices in 27 cities in 13 countries, and possesses extensive local knowledge and experience, and extensive networks in all regions where it invests in and manages real estate assets on behalf of its clients in the primary, secondary, and co-investment markets. BGO is part of SLC Management, Sun Life's institutional alternative and traditional asset management entity. BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the most talented people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the means to work effectively and strive for continuous improvement. We are committed to creating a safe and sustainable work environment.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in a project management or coordination role and proficiency with general principles project management, and the technical ability to read blueprints and specification.
A car and a valid driver’s license are required for this position.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally in French and in English, both oral and written in order to be able to communicate with clients as well as Head office in Toronto.
Able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with senior management, contractors, tenants and the public.
Able to partner with clients to meet client needs.
Self-motivated, professional and flexible.
Able to motivate, empower and coach/counsel staff in the achievement of performance goals.
Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes.
Ability to use initiative and self-managing skills to work independently with minimal direction and respond effectively to issues that arise in the absence of the executives.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Advanced skills in Word, and Excel, along with ability to utilize software such as MS Project, Procore and read drawings using an AutoCAD viewer.
Related post-secondary degree or diploma required relative to the position.
A high level of design and construction knowledge as well as industry knowledge is required.
Able to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning.
Able to achieve goals using a strategic approach.
Proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change.
A criminal verification check is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial/Industrial construction contracts and property management experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage projects in the Greater Montreal Area, including suburban buildings and the Downtown Montreal Areas, with a main focus on the Sun Life building.
Manage capital and Landlord work ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget, including conformance to all policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements for projects in the Greater Montreal Area and surrounding areas.
Provide assistance to the Project Management Team, Leasing and Property Management with Tenant and Landlord’s scopes of work, budgets and assist with base-building capital projects/scopes and budgets as required.
Follow Policies and Procedures/Criteria Manual as it pertains to construction project, tendering, coordinating and purchasing.
Acquire and maintain all necessary close-out documentation /permits and as-built records.
Resolve disputes and advise appropriate personnel and Property Manager of any issues relating to project.
Communicate and coordinate as necessary with Tenants, consultants, engineers, contractors and internal staff.
Assist as required in the development and execution of capital improvement programs.
Deliver customer service excellence to both internal and external clients.
Coordinate with designers & consultants to ensure drawings, specifications and contract documents are prepared on time and on budget.
Work with consultant team to secure permits, municipal approval and entitlements.
Act as the Owner representative and ensure their best interests are always maintained.
Attend regular construction and site meetings for assigned projects throughout the Greater Montreal area.
Perform ongoing site reviews and quality control of the construction projects.
Perform routine Safety site inspections.
Alert internal clients of all issues impacting quality, timing and cost of assigned projects.
Sign-off on all payables for capital projects and ensure payments of obligations are met.
Process project payment when required.
Provide monthly project reports including cost reporting.
When landlord is commencing with tenant improvement work, coordinate the entire process of tenant fit out of newly developed space.
Make recommendations for the continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
Embrace and pro-actively support BentallGreenOak’s culture of environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.
Other duties as required and assigned from time to time.
Assist in preparation and distribution of reports and correspondence to clients/tenants/contractors.
Liaise with contractors/consultants and accounting regarding invoicing and other matters as directed.
Coordination of the annual capital program for the prescribed portfolio of properties.
Track all budgets, on cost control including cost to complete, cost variances and provide updates to internal and external clients as required.
Prepare RFQ/RFPs recommendations, initiate tenders process, tender analysis, and capital approvals submission request to clients, once approved prepare contract agreement, including CCDC’s and bonding requirements for execution.