Senior Director, Global Engineering and Construction Delivery - Corporate Real Estate; CRE

Position: Senior Director, Global Engineering and Construction Delivery - Corporate Real Estate (CRE)
What is the opportunity?
In this Global Senior Director role, you will be accountable to ensure that RBC has a global framework for efficient and timely project delivery that supports RBC business unit objectives and mitigates operational and financial risks in an outsourced, regional delivery model. You will provide oversight of RBC’s multiple project vendors (engineering, project delivery and design) and sourcing and reporting as well as a point of vendor performance escalation.

Additionally, ensuring project vendors are aligned with RBC objectives and compliant with RBC policies, regulations, and laws.

What will you do?

Define and implement a consistent delivery strategy and framework (e.g., Engineering standards, supplier strategy, construction approach, internal vs external management and other essential elements for project delivery) to support a Regional Delivery model.

Establish quantitative standards of performance, management reporting, metrics and key information to be used by the Regional Delivery team through a dedicated CRE Project Management Office.

Annual Capital Plan and Investment Strategy Recommendations.

Ensure a consistent project delivery process globally by working with regional leaders who oversee implementation.

Implement controls and program management framework aligned to RBC's enterprise Project Risk Governance (PRG) office guidelines and enterprise delegation of authority.

Ensure the deployment of leading industry practices related to project delivery, including lean project delivery processes, value engineering, and innovative project delivery methodologies to decrease cost and increase speed of delivery.

Primary subject matter expert for Construction Sourcing strategy – collaborate with Procurement to strategically source goods and services and establish MSAs as needed.

Responsible for overall supplier performance & advice on delivery approach for CRE projects – e.g., global, local, program approach with suppliers:
Design, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Equipment, Services (e.g., Furniture, Architects).

Additional responsibilities as needed and as team capabilities expand.

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

University degree or equivalent experience in construction management or engineering.

10+ years of global real estate project management experience with at least 3 years in a senior capacity and experience with global project portfolios.

Proven leader with experience in building, developing and leading a small team of subject matter experts who support the Regional Delivery model.

Proven knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning.

Well‑developed communication and presentation skills including executive interaction and communications.

Ability to work in a matrix organization with global delivery functions and regional teams.

Strategic business acumen and strong risk and cost control mindset.

Nice-to-have

Proven knowledge of all aspects of project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods.

Building partnerships with business and functional unit clients.

Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.

What’s in it for you?

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

A world‑class training program in financial services.

Flexible work/life balance options.

Opportunities to do challenging work.

Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.

Job Skills

Adaptability

Budgeting

Budgeting Practices

Budget Projections

Cross‑Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Finance

Global Projects

Information Technology (IT) Projects

Leading Project Teams

Long Term Planning

People Management

Program Budgeting

Project Delivery

Project Management

Real Estate…