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Director, Real Estate Services


Company : BGIS


Location : Markham, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Director, Real Estate Services leads a team of Transaction Managers who are engaged in the negotiation of new leases and renewals in a diverse commercial portfolio, including office, retail, industrial and technical facilities, as well as some acquisitions and dispositions of land and office, on behalf of our large corporate clients. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for leading and developing a diverse, productive and high-performing team, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Ensuring the team is equipped with the right process and systems/tools to achieve results as per contract obligations. Proactively manage all aspects of upcoming renewals, options and critical dates pertaining to the clients real estate portfolio and ensuring that files are assigned to appropriate Transaction Manager for execution. Develop mitigation strategies as required to reduce risk. Responsible for any KPIs, service plan and contract deliverables, guaranteed savings, within the area of responsibility. Responsible for the overall client facing elements of real estate services to include - Transactions, leasing strategy, financial analysis, approvals and documentation. Responsible for directly negotiating more complex transactions. Liaise with real estate brokers, consultants, broker of record, legal counsel, etc. in order to maintain the integrity of the clients real estate portfolio and represent client in a professional manner KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS A minimum of a Bachelors degree from a recognized University. Geography, Urban Studies, Planning, Business or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated experience that is typically noted with up to 10 years experience. Experience in a service provider role. 5-10 years experience in corporate or commercial real-estate leasing (acquisitions / dispositions / Leases/financial analysis). Related Management experience. Ability to be licensed to trade in Real Estate in Canadian Provinces, as required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer focus and exceptional negotiation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Strong team player, professional and approachable. Excellent organization and planning skills. Valid drivers license and ability to travel. Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $108,068 - $135,085 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidates competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role. About Us We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy. About the Team BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant''''s accessibility needs due to disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr