Manager, Real Estate & Leasing

1. Negotiates and documents all aspects of real estate services for the Organizations including agreements for leasing projects, agreements for the acquisition and disposition of real property and other agreements such as licenses for telecommunication sites to generate revenues; manages lease contract preparation for projects by liaising with lawyers, real estate brokers, landlords, land surveyors, fee appraisers, project planners, consultants and various user groups.
2. Prepares documents and negotiates property tax exemptions for owned and leased premises where applicable; initiates and leads project meetings and attends meetings with senior management.
3. Identifies and implements collaborative opportunities with internal and external stakeholders that optimize the value of real estate through efficient space use, program integration, enhancement of work environments and space planning coordination for co-location with other government or non-profit agencies.
4. Provides real estate advice and counsel to Senior Management within the Organizations to assist with business and operational decisions.
5. Develops interdepartmental policies and methods for improving accountability for multi-million dollar real estate based program budgets.
6. Develops and implements action plans with interdepartmental (i.e. IM, IT, Protection Services, Workplace Health, Plant etc.) and external stakeholders to meet corporate and departmental goals and objectives.
7. Provides input and recommendations in evaluating consultant selections, project tendering and strategic initiatives; develops standardized legal documentation for real estate transactions for use across the Organizations.
8. Works with external consultants such as appraisers, architects, engineers, commercial brokers, land surveyors, environmental consultants and other managers with new construction projects, renovations and/or maintenance projects by preparing feasibility analyses and project budget estimates; monitors project planning, manages assigned construction contracts and schedules to ensure lease commitments are met; coordinates the team to ensure that project requirements are met and facilities impacted are minimized.
9. Reviews and revises drawings and specifications provided by internal staff and outside architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that drawings are consistent with project scope and budget; develops and prioritizes real estate infrastructure renewal plans, in consultation with the Director.
10. Develops effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risks through the life cycle of the project; manages quality improvement initiatives to minimize and/or mitigate risks for assigned projects; establishes ongoing support for initiatives from project sponsors and user groups; keeps stakeholders aware of project status, project design, construction issues, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
11. Initiates and develops partnerships with public and private sector agencies and companies to acquire, lease or sell property interests related to the Organizations' programs with the intent of creating an equitable interest.
12. Initiates the development and approvals, policies, guidelines and strategies for the Organizations to create more effective and efficient operations; promotes long-term sustainability objectives through the development of revenue generating projects and real estate business planning projects, business cases and lease strategies.
13. Assists the Director, Real Estate, Property and Asset Management with the preparation and management of the department's operating and capital budgets, recommending cost saving or revenue generating opportunities; prepares various real estate reports, including briefing notes, business cases for senior management review and/or approval.
14. Develops and maintains key external stakeholder relations with Municipalities, School Boards, Ministries, Non-Profit organizations, and others, and participates on various committees, as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Urban Land Economics and/or related discipline, a professional designation, supplemented with seven (7) years' recent, related, experience in all phases of public and private sector commercial real estate projects including three (3) years' progressive leadership/management experience in a corporate real estate and leasing environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Knowledge of real estate laws and taxes, legal contracts, real estate transaction complexities, real estate appraisals, lease and contract terms, land planning, site evaluation, cost estimation and space analysis
• Knowledge of real estate project implementation process including design, construction and procurements
• Knowledge of market survey techniques as it relates to buying, selling or leasing properties
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and ability to coach team members in these skills
• Demonstrated negotiation skills including the ability to facilitate consensus with various stakeholders
• Ability to effectively lead and direct large groups of external consultants, architects and other stakeholders from project inception to completion
• Knowledge of capital and operating budget control and related financial management
• Ability to work under pressure with timelines and changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to operate independently and as a member of a team
• Broad knowledge of patient care delivery systems in community settings
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

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