Project Manager – Real Estate Initiatives

Job Title: Project Manager – Real Estate Initiatives

Location: Winnipeg, Toronto or Montreal – Hybrid (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

 Responsibilities: 

• Lead project teams and stakeholders throughout the real estate delivery project lifecycle

• Define project priorities, objectives, scope and deliverables, in alignment with business goals, working in conjunction with business sponsors and vendors

• Monitor construction progress to identify and resolve difficult and sometimes complex design or construction issues that are not immediately evident in a timely manner

• Ensure effective project management tracking and communication standards resulting in transparency of delivery progress and awareness and understanding by key stakeholders

• Active stakeholder management with focus on building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are understood and met

• Support project delivery by participating in weekly vendor and internal coordination meetings and ensuring all deliverables and action items are tracked to completion.

 
Competencies:  

• Delivers business value by leveraging qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform decisions and recommendations.

• Manages complexity by asking insightful questions, assessing information critically, and identifying practical solutions.

• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

• Drives execution excellence by optimizing processes, managing priorities, and delivering results.

• Demonstrates resilience, accountability, and sound judgment when solving problems and advancing work.

• Applies industry knowledge and emerging trends to support continuous improvement and project success.

• Identifies root causes, evaluates alternatives, and recommends effective solutions.

• Works independently with a high degree of initiative, exercising judgment within established objectives and governance frameworks.

 
Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience within financial services, real estate, construction, facilities, or a related industry.

• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset.

• Strong project coordination and delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proven ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience supporting project governance, reporting, and documentation.

• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Project Online, SharePoint, and Teams.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management designation is an asset.