Senior Manager, Construction & Engineering COE

RBC•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Construction & Engineering, this position is primary responsible for establishing and upholding global standards, governance, and technical excellence for RBC’s construction and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. All responsibilities carried out in accordance with Code of Conduct, RBC Values and Guiding Principles ensuring adherence to Privacy Principles.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience in construction management
7+ years of real estate experience with at least 3 years experience with large complex real estate services solutions development
Experience in all/most facets of project lifecycle; strong comprehension of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline
Proven knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning
Experience in identifying and assessing key business processes, business process modeling and process mapping
Experience with managing third party partners around performance and governance
Advanced organizational and communication skills including presentation, facilitation, verbal and written with comfort presenting to senior level management and executives
Multi-tasker comfortable working autonomously or with a team with an enthusiastic attitude for success; attention to detail; curiosity and passion for innovation and creative solutions

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enforce global policies, procedures, and best practices for project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and RBC-specific requirements. This includes but is not limited to end-to-end playbooks between RBC and its services partners as well as the horizontal workflow from design to delivery model.
Define and maintain technical, quality, sustainability, and safety standards for construction and engineering initiatives, aligning with industry benchmarks and RBC’s goals.
Oversee the creation of standardized contract templates, define and advise on construction contracting models based on region and context and ensure compliance with RBC’s risk, financial, and legal frameworks.
Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks to monitor and enhance vendor/contractor performance, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Provide authoritative guidance on engineering design, construction methodologies, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and quality.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and contractual risks across the project lifecycle.
Partner with regional CPMOs, Integrated Program Directors (IPDs), and senior leadership to ensure global standards are adopted and localized effectively.

Benefits

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock where applicable
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
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities