Project Specialist - Waterloo, Canada - Manulife

Manulife

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world.

From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business.

To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.

Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

**The Opportunity
**The Corporate Real Estate Project Specialist will support the Corporate Real Estate team. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the office space from a Facilities perspective. The individual will handle contract administration, coordination, tendering and smaller scale projects for multiple premises in Canada.

In addition, the Corporate Real Estate Project Specialist will support the Corporate Real Estate Director with major projects and have exposure to a diversity of related Facilities tasks and functions, that are assigned when required on ad hoc basis, as directed by management.

Responsibilities

Work closely with employees and BU representatives to support their facilities/space needs.
Responsible for small to medium scale electrical, cabling and relocation needs.
Work closely with vendors, coordination, quotes, and processing of invoices
Handle coordination, tendering and oversight of key contracts for security, cleaning, UPS, generators and building amenities.
Manage on and offsite equipment storage inventory
Responsible for financials by preparing small scale project budgets, monitor costs and process invoicing
Use Procore to ensure all project documentation is provided and up to date at the end of projects.
Use CMMS to manage work orders, preventative maintenance visitor management and incident management functions.
Work closely with Building Operations staff to ensure base building projects are effectively coordinated and communicated to the Manulife staff.
Work closely with Corporate Real Estate's student workers and in some locations, day porters, electricians and security staff to coordinate activities
Responsible for coordinating and documenting various department meetings with minutes, agendas and schedules.
Assist CRE Director with sustainability and technology projects as needed.

How will you create impact?

Your excellent time management and organizational skills will allow you to ensure projects and assignments are completed on time and on budget and ensure we continue to provide a high standard of service to our internal clients.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Ability to professionally interact with all employees and BU representatives to provide excellent customer service
Foster and efficiently liaise with BU representatives, and external consultants
Excellent problemsolving and communications skills
Knowledge of design and construction an asset
Good understanding of building systems, mechanical and electrical.
General knowledge of MS Office Applications
College diploma in an architectural/interior design/projectfacility management program is an asset
Minimum 2 years in a related role
Required to be proficient in English, (Bilingual in French would be an asset)

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you