Corporate Real Estate Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

What will you do?

Plan and manage realestate related projects following Sun Life & industry best practices. Scope can range from small refresh projects to mediumlarge renovations at Financial Centres and major or regional sites across Canada.
Responsible for ensuring client requirements are captured and embedded into project artefacts throughout the project life cycle including drawings and specifications.
Develop and track project budgets to ensure implementation of overall project objectives and client needs are met.
Create & monitor project timelines including key milestones & deliverables.
Maintain and track all project details in a project management system including scope, budget, schedule, status, and risk.
Create and monitor employee, site, and technology readiness plans for opening day and beyond. Interact with key stakeholders, regularly, to monitor risk with appropriate remediation plans.
Responsible for communication flow and documentation control for all relevant project materials, working with supporting staff to execute and manage.
Responsible for embedding and monitoring communication and change management activities to ensure a positive employee experience throughout the journey of the project right up to opening day and beyond.
Responsible for coordination and monitoring all aspects related to furniture, fixtures, equipment, branding, signage, cleanup and / or moves including related vendor management activities.
Monitor site construction and deficiency management through consultant and contractors to maintain a high level of execution.
Ensure all drawings and specifications are examined, prior to sign off, for design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations.
Track project risks as a regular best practice with remediation plans to solve for any impacts to scope, schedule and budget.
Embed a good practice of Lessons Learned into project activities and share across project teams to increase efficiency, effectiveness and build on the experience earned by projects.
Close out projects in a timely manner.

What do you need to succeed?

5+ years' experience in leading Corporate construction projects including scope, budget, schedule and risk management.
BS in Engineering, Architecture or Construction preferred.
A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional designation (PMP) would be an asset.
LEED and/or WELL accreditation would be an asset.
Confident skills in problem solving, risk management, influencing & negotiation.
Experience in construction including costing and standard practices/techniques.
Experience in contract administration and good general knowledge of construction law and building codes.
Experience in change management and communication activities as part of a project.
Demonstrated ability to holistically plan and manage Real Estate projects with a lens to a positive employee experience.
Estimating / forecasting skills.
Proficiency with MS products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).

Asset:

Experience with a project management tracking system.
Bilingualism (French/English)

What's in it for you?

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.
Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

82,000/ ,000/135 000

Job Category:

Project Management - Systems

Posting End Date:

01/03/2024