Bilingual Client Relationship Manager I (ENG/FR)

BGIS; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Client Relationship Manager II to serve as the primary contact for customer business units on behalf of the Corporate Real Estate team. You will understand workplace needs and develop solutions aligned with business objectives and real estate strategy, while managing executive expectations in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead relationships with executives, conduct needs analysis, space planning and budgeting, and work with internal teams to deliver complex projects over

Qualifications

• 4 year Interior Design, Architecture or Project Management Degree or equivalent diploma with minimum 7-10 years of experience in a corporate environment with significant design, project planning and client relationship management experience.
• Experience within a corporate real estate group, professional services, or design firm.
• Strong communications in English and French, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of local Building Code, safety codes, office ergonomics and applicable standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Foster executive-level client relationships with identified business units related to workplace.
• Consult with clients to determine needs, budget, timeline and space purpose.
• Validate occupancy of existing spaces with BU representatives.
• Collaborate with Workplace Solutions team to support client needs.
• Maintain communication with the client during project execution and with Project Delivery.
• Travel to client sites every 1-2 weeks; occasional out-of-province travel may be required.
• Perform interior design activities such as needs analysis, programming, space planning, cost estimating and scope development.
• Develop solutions considering cost, budget, environment and timelines.
• Work with Asset Managers to align project scopes with multi-year strategy.
• Ensure design elements are clearly articulated and agreed by stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Educate CRE teams on workplace policies and guidelines to support occupancy.

Skills

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Project planning

Budgeting

Multi-stakeholder leadership

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture/PM

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Serraview

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Workplace Solutions, the Client Relationship Manager II will be the prime contact to customer Business Units, on behalf of the client Corporate Real Estate team. The CRM II will seek to understand the Business Unit’s needs as they relate to the workplace and develop solutions that will support both the business objectives and the overall Real Estate strategy. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to manage client expectations at the C-suite level. The CRM II must be able to manage priorities effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Workplace Solutions, the Client Relationship Manager II will be the prime contact to customer Business Units, on behalf of the client Corporate Real Estate team. The CRM II will seek to understand the Business Unit’s needs as they relate to the workplace and develop solutions that will support both the business objectives and the overall Real Estate strategy. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to manage client expectations at the C-suite level. The CRM II must be able to manage priorities effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Client Relationship

• Foster new and existing client relationships at an executive level with identified business units relating to the workplace.
• Consult and meet with clients to determine needs, preferences, budget and timeline, specific purpose of the space and/or project and other factors affecting the planning of interior environments.
• Work with BU representatives to validate occupancy of existing spaces.
• Collaborate with the Workplace Solutions team where required to support client needs.
• Maintain communication with client during project execution and work closely with Project Delivery team to ensure project success.
• Local travel to various client sites required every 1-2 weeks. Occasional out-of-province travel may be required.

Interior Design/ Workspace Occupancy

• Perform interior design activities such as needs analysis, programming, space planning, cost estimating, detailed scope development and problem solving.
• Develop solutions with a strong consideration of factors such as cost, budget, environment and timelines.
• Work with client Asset Managers to develop Strategic Project scopes and budgets that align with client’s multi-year overall strategy
• Ensure the required design elements of every project are: clearly articulated; agreed and understood by multiple cross-functional stakeholders; managed in a collaborative, effective and efficient manner; to allow the Project Management team to successfully deliver intended outcomes.
• Educate and communicate across CRE teams regarding use of regional workplace policies, specifications, and guidelines to support ongoing occupancy and projects within the portfolio.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other team members, internal partners (HR, IT, Security, FM’s), and external consultants/vendors in the development and execution of appropriate workplace design.
• Projects assigned will be typically high complexity, over $1M in value.
• Work closely with vendors to execute small projects (complex Moves, Adds, Changes) Reportin.
• Provide weekly updates of project information and status to support accurate data reporting.
• Conduct site audits as required to validate existing architectural conditions / occupancy and provide updated drawings and data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communications (written and verbal) skills in English and French required.
• 4 year Interior Design, Architecture or Project Management Degree or equivalent diploma with minimum 7-10 years of experience in a corporate environment with significant design, project planning and client relationship management experience.
• Previous experience within a corporate real estate group, professional services, or design firm.
• Comprehensive understanding of the local Building Code, building issues, safety codes, office ergonomics, accessibility and applicable industry standards and regulations considered an asset.
• Knowledge of furniture systems required.
• Experience designing Activity Based Workplaces considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in ambiguous, changing and non-standard environments.
• Ability to lead and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to present in a formal conference setting with executives.
• Ability to work remotely in a virtual team environment.
• Excellent computer literacy, including illustrated proficiency Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and AutoCAD.
• Experience with space and occupancy management tools an asset – eg. Serraview.
• Experience in developing and executing change management programs an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• NCIDQ certified (or in progress) an asset.
• ARIDO, IDC membership an asset.
• BCIN (in Ontario or equivalent) an asset.
• LEED an asset.
• WELL / Fitwel an asset.
• Prosci certification in change management an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License.