The Associate will report directly to the SVP, Head of Capital Projects and work closely with Capital Projects, Asset Management, FP&A, Dispositions, Property Accounting, regional teams, property managers, consultants and contractors.
Role & Responsibilities
Manage capital improvement projects across newly constructed and existing logistics assets, including tenant improvements, make-ready projects, major repairs, renovations and large-scale capex initiatives
Lead projects from initial scoping through completion, including budgeting, design coordination, permitting, sourcing, bidding, contracting, consultant and contractor selection, construction oversight and project closeout
Lead consultants, contractors and other project partners to execute capital projects in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule and quality standards
Oversee project costs, schedules, quality and construction progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with property managers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and vendors, and source design and construction services as needed
Manage make-ready and renovation projects following lease expirations or terminations, including scope development, budgeting, bidding, permitting and execution
Develop and maintain a rolling five-year Capital Improvement Execution Plan for the logistics portfolio and identify opportunities to achieve capital savings through volume pricing and bundled project execution
Participate in acquisition and disposition diligence, including defining scope, pricing required capital work and identifying remaining capital requirements
Manage leasing RFP responses by developing project scopes, budgets and schedules
Track and report on the progress and completion of budgeted and unbudgeted capital projects, including quarterly and ad-hoc budget-to-actual reporting
Manage vendor payment applications, invoices and cost tracking in coordination with Property Accounting, Procurement and internal teams
Provide feedback to Development, Asset Management and Capital Projects leadership based on portfolio and project experience
Adapt to ambiguity, navigate complex situations, drive results with accountability and serve as a leader and mentor to colleagues across varying experience levels
Travel as required to support project meetings, site visits and portfolio needs
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, engineering, architecture, business or a related field
4–7 years of experience in construction management, capital projects, property management, asset management, development or design
Proven experience in commercial real estate, design, engineering, construction and project completion
Strong knowledge of renovations, rehabs, tenant improvements, make-ready projects and value-creation opportunities
Demonstrated ability to manage internal teams and external consultants and contractors
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present clear, concise work product
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, forward-thinking mindset
High level of self-motivation, engagement and professionalism
Collaborative, low-ego team player with a hands-on approach
Highly organized, patient and strategically oriented
Ability to defend recommendations clearly and thoughtfully in a non-authoritative environment
Industrial/logistics real estate experience is a plus
Proficiency with project management and business tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/ACAD, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat and Yardi
Ability and willingness to travel frequently for project meetings, site visits and other portfolio needs
Your Career @ BGRE
At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.
End your job search and find your career today, at BGRE.
Why BGRE?
We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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