Director, CRE Global Project Delivery

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto Ontario, CA RBC Full time

Job Summary

In this Global Director role, you will be accountable to ensure that RBC has a global framework for efficient and timely project delivery that supports RBC business unit objectives and mitigates operational and financial risks in an outsourced, regional delivery model. You will provide oversight of RBC’s multiple project vendors (project delivery and design) and sourcing and reporting as well as a point of vendor performance escalation. Additionally, ensuring project vendors are aligned with RBC objectives and compliant with RBC policies, regulations, and laws.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, CRE Global Project Delivery will be accountable to ensure that RBC has a global framework for efficient and timely project delivery that supports RBC business unit objectives and mitigates operational and financial risks in an outsourced, regional delivery model.

What will you do?

  • Define and implement a consistent delivery strategy and framework (eg. supplier strategy, construction approach, internal vs external management and other elements essential to project delivery) to support a Regional Delivery model.
  • Establish quantitative standards of performance, management reporting, metrics and key information to be used by Regional Delivery team.
  • Accountable for ensuring a consistent project delivery process globally by working with regional leaders who oversee implementation.
  • Implement the controls and program management framework aligned to RBC's Project Management Office guidelines and aligned to enterprise delegation of authority.
  • Accountable to ensure the deployment of leading industry practices related to project delivery, including leaning of project delivery processes, value engineering, and innovative project delivery methodologies to decrease cost and increase speed of delivery.
  • Primary subject matter expert for Construction Sourcing strategy - collaborate with Procurement to strategically source goods and services and establish MSAs as needed.
  • Responsible for overall supplier performance & advice on approach to delivery of CRE projects - eg. global, local, program approach with the following suppliers: Design, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Equipment, Services (eg. Furniture, Architects etc).

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity developing and leading teams.
  • University Degree or equivalent experience; Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.
  • 10+ years of real estate project management experience with at least 3 years in a senior capacity and experience with global project portfolios.
  • Proven leader with experience in building, developing and leading a small team of subject matter experts who support the Regional Delivery model.
  • Proven knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning.
  • Well-developed communication and presentation skills including executive interaction and communications.
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization with global functions (centres of excellence) and regional teams.

Nice-to-have

  • Proven knowledge of all aspects of project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods.
  • Building partnerships with business and functional unit clients.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.

Job Skills

Conceptual Thinking, Cost Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, New Projects Development, Project Delivery, Project Development, Project Reporting, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Market Analysis, Real Estate Practice, Time Management.

Additional Job Details

Address: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: STRATEGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2024-08-14

Application Deadline: 2024-08-25

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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