Senior Manager, Construction PMO

Royal Bank of Canada•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Construction PMO, this position is primary responsible for providing governance, oversight and execution support for construction projects within the assigned region(s), ensuring efficient delivery while maintaining alignment with organizational goals, financial discipline, and operational excellence. All responsibilities carried out in accordance with Code of Conduct, RBC Values and Guiding Principles ensuring adherence to Privacy Principles. This role will be in management of the Office, Retail or International Portfolios.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience in construction management
5+ years’ experience in construction project management in a large matrixed corporate environment
Strong knowledge in construction governance oversight, metrics and reporting
Strong analytical and execution capabilities
Strong client focus and responsiveness to business needs
Well-developed communication and presentation skills including executive interaction

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce standardized processes, policies, and controls for construction project execution.
Oversee the entire portfolio of construction projects, ensuring alignment with Corporate Real Estate strategy and RBC’s broader objectives.
Oversee supplier partner PMO, PCO and Operations teams for assigned region(s).
Execute project level administration and control in support the assigned region
Review charter and budgets, forecasting, and financial reviews to ensure projects adhere to cost targets and benchmarks.
Implement robust costing models and benchmarking practices.
Review project management fees and associated allocations.
Define, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and operational efficiency.
Proactively monitor risks across the construction portfolio.
Manage vendor/contractor performance through structured evaluation frameworks and contractual compliance.
Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable executive reports on project level status, financials, and risks by portfolio.
Provide hands-on execution support to Integrated Program Delivery teams within the regions support projects.
Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and innovation in construction delivery.
Foster a culture of best practices and knowledge-sharing across the PMO and project teams.

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
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients