Real Estate Asset Management Manager

AECOM•Markham, ON

16h•CA$93,000 - CA$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Real Estate Asset Management Manager based in Canada. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in Canada were AECOM has an office. The Real Estate Asset Management Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the business unit by building a positive relationship and effectively communicating the business’s Real Estate goals. The Real Estate Manager will simultaneously challenge and guide the business unit at critical junctures to ultimately create a holistic strategy. This person will be responsible for at least one of America’s regions, or approximately 1.5 million square feet and 100+ office locations. Working in a dynamic environment, the Real Estate Manager is expected to achieve measurable targets on schedule in service and quality and reduce real estate lease and operating costs within the assigned regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 8+ years of related experience in client relationship management and/or corporate real estate, including strategy development, leasing, and/or workplace/facilities management, in relevant geographic locations throughout the Americas or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must have commercial office real estate experience.
Ability to travel approx. 20% with travel in the USA, Canada and South America – a valid Canadian Passport, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Nice To Haves

Organized in all areas of transaction management and has a strong recall capacity
Experience managing internal and external staff
Strong customer focus and ability to balance and advance business objectives in the context of corporate standards and governance
Excellent communication skills, written and oral; Must be able to articulate compelling business cases
Ability to indirectly influence transactional outcomes with a strong analytical approach and maintain process and schedule
Strong client management and problem solving skills
Experience with service provision
Attention to detail and ability to organize complex concepts and information
Able to work in and deliver services in a team-based and matrix environment
Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Acts as the single point of contact to AECOM’s Region Executive and Region Finance Directors.
Creates an open dialog and level of honesty with the business to communicate gaps, understand the operating objectives and ultimately follow impeccable execution and communication.
Determines business’s priorities and concerns and tailors a solution to meet those needs while balancing corporate governance and standards.
Influence business unit to co-create strategic solutions.
Quick and agile to business unit, internal to Americas Real Estate and Facilities Services staff, and external business partners. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with the business unit.
Manages up to 50 transactions 24 months prior to lease expiration/renewal option and while meeting a 24-month critical date schedule.
Articulates the objectives and services of the Americas Real Estate and Facilities Services department.
Provides timely, informative, and actionable reports to the Region Executive, Region Finance Director, and other stakeholders across AECOM’s enterprise.
Creates real estate solutions and strategies that drive efficient use of all real estate assets.
Identifies and acts on unique opportunities, delivers cost savings, improves utilization.
Oversees and ensures successful delivery of real estate strategies, transactions, and projects.
Provides direction and guidance to Transaction Manager, Facilities Management, and Project Management Office for the execution of strategies.
Acts as operations advocate while balancing corporate governance and standards.
Ability to be a strong team member and as well work independently.