Specialist, Real Estate Portfolio Strategy

Req Id: 411061
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Corporate Services is at the centre of the action, providing the support that enables Bell’s industry leadership. Our Corporate Security & Responsibility, Communications, Human Resources, Procurement & Value Creation and Real Estate teams work collaboratively to drive our corporate strategy forward.
Summary
As part of a team, participate in the planning of organization-wide real estate (“RE”) needs, and ensure cost effective delivery of assets to meet those needs. Arrange for the purchase or construction, renovation or decommissioning of facilities and/or negotiate leases, renewals or termination agreements of facilities in order to optimize return on assets and effectively control RE costs. Create and implement strategic plans with reference to site locations, business requirements and availability. Maintain standards for the protection, security, maintenance and aesthetic quality of company properties. Recommend appropriate solutions for the disposal or reuse of properties.
Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop portfolio optimization studies
• Approve and ensure Authorization of all RE documentation is completed in accordance to policy (interaction with clients, corporate groups, policy of authorizations, etc)
• Advise Bell Canada RE groups on planning strategies, scenarios and economic analysis
• Assist client group studies to optimize their portfolio
• Act as Bell RE contact with corporate service providers (telecom planning and operational groups, environmental group) and external providers (architects, engineers and other experts) for strategic planning of land, space and buildings
• Manage Bell's and BCE’s RE portfolio, owned and leased. Interact with third party landlords.
• Develop and monitor strategic budget
• Ensure completion of financial cost benefit analysis for project approval
• Maintain historical and monitor current status of the portfolio & develop and monitor corporate budget for asset management and specific budgets for project implementation

Critical Qualifications

• Capable to manage and monitor diverse RE portfolio (approx. 6,000 locations and greater than 20M sq ft)
• Sound knowledge of the Canadian and US RE market
• Experience in Project Management
• Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Finance (and /or other RE related education and experience)
• Proficient and current computer skills with specific expertise of MS Office
• 3+ years experience in portfolio or asset planning in a Corporate or Investment environment
• Knowledge of economic and business case evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; has to prepare studies and perform presentations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High tolerance of ambiguity as well as possessing diplomatic skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee, influence and stimulate change
• Ability to promote new ideas and concepts
• Excellent financial and RE analytical skills

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Additional Information
Position Type: ManagementJob Status: Regular - Full TimeJob Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || Canada : Newfoundland : St. John's || Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax || Canada : Ontario : TorontoFlexible work profile: Mobile
Application Deadline: 05/17/2023
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
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