National Manager, Real Property Development

Overview

Lead high-value real property development programs from planning through disposal.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• risk management
• contract oversight
• facility planning
• stakeholder collaboration
• property development

Tasks

-Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders -Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate and optimize services -Lead and develop direct reports -Lead and provide functional oversight for real property development programs -Oversee complex real property project work (e.g. development of project delivery models, real property studies, facility reviews, lease and land acquisition guidance, land use development plans, and facility operation and maintenance planning) -Some work may be located on project sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment -Use applicable computer software and operating system -Support, promote and lead service development activities -Identify and develop management strategies for possible risks -Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations -Exercise leadership and influence decision making in a matrix environment -Monitor and track program and project schedules, costs and performance -Provide functional advice to Client-Partners -Facilitate effective and efficient use of technical expertise across the programs -Provide functional direction and guidance to project team members and other employees -Convert complex and sensitive information into messages that are easily understood and accepted by a range of target audiences -Oversee contract management activities and approvals within delegated authority -Establish program objectives and define scope, deliverables, roles and responsibilities in collaboration with stakeholders -Monitor and communicate problems related to program and project performance -Develop training materials and guidance documents -Write policies, proposals and reports -Integrate health and safety, security and environmental requirements into service delivery -Think critically and apply specialized and corporate knowledge to developing new methods and procedures -Conduct research and provide advice on marketing processes and opportunities for real property development activities -Apply project and risk management techniques -Establish and build consensus around a compelling vision of the future -Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders -Conduct research and develop real property development policies, processes and performance indicators -Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Requirements

• leadership
• program management
• risk management
• engineering degree
• construction
• agile

What You Bring

-Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills -Best practices, processes, principles and methods in project and program management -previous employment -Preferred: professional designation or accreditation in a related field; Program Management Certification -Risk management principles -Be innovative, agile and risk-tolerant in the context of knowledge-based decision making and principles-based service delivery -Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, land use planning or related field with more than eight years’ progressive experience in construction, real estate development and/or contract management for complex infrastructure projects, and more than five years’ experience in a management/leadership role

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Benefits

-$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage -Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home -Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance -$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership -Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program -Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans -Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans -Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks -Typical office environment with occasional travel -100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums -Public-service pension -criminal record checks

About Defence Construction Canada

-Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. -Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada. -Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations. -Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works. -Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety. -Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security. -Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs. -Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-security clearance requires reference inquiries, qualification verification, criminal record checks, credit checks, and possibly fingerprinting. -reliability clearance needs 5 years of verifiable background; secret clearance needs 10 years. -background checks may include reference checks, previous employment verification, open source checks, and credit/financial status review.