Real Estate Manager

Position Summary:

The Real Estate Manager manages all capital projects and aspects of lease negotiation and administration and location siting, design, development and construction.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this role will be hybrid with opportunity for remote with one direct reporting employee, and be based in Vancouver, BC. Travel will be required to our clinic network across Canada.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage lease renewals and conduct negotiations for existing locations, new locations and acquisitions
2. Lead Renovation/Relocation Roadmap and project management
3. Oversee Facilities function and processes and facilities team
4. Lease administration, including data entry, budgeting and renewal management
5. Work cross-functionally with Finance and Managing Director to effectively manage costs associated with rental rates and location size
6. Manage accounts with 3rd party leasing agents for siting, offer negotiations to offer acceptance
7. Coordinate with lawyer and landlord to arrive at acceptable lease agreement and maintain all costs and fees within budget
8. Prepare lease and CAPEX summaries for Finance and Managing Director
9. Manage CAPEX costs within budget and look for efficiencies to minimize costs
10. Design clinics and prepare space plans
11. Project manage the design of a clinic from permit applications through to move-in, coordinating with contractors and staff to ensure smooth move-in and limit impact to daily operations
12. Work cross-functionally with Professional Practice on construction, design and installation of all audiological equipment, including sound booths and HCPs office equipment
13. Manage store closures
14. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. 5+ years relevant Commercial Real Estate Management experience
3. Project management knowledge and experience required
4. Commercial Real Estate and Tenant Leasing experience required
5. Retail healthcare industry experience preferred
6. Experience and training with AutoCAD preferred
7. Indirect people management skills preferred

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects
2. Ability to negotiate effectively with 3rd parties
3. Strong negotiation skills
4. Strong relationship building skills
5. Resourcefulness in solving problems
6. Excellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
7. Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
8. Superior professionalism and judgement
9. Highly polished and professional verbal and written communication

What We Offer:

1. Annual salary ranges from $87,000-98,000 (based on individual experience level and qualifications relevant to the role)
2. Annual bonus opportunity
3. Extended health benefits from the first day of employment
4. 4 weeks vacation to start, increasing with tenure
5. 6 days of personal time per year
6. Birthday day off
7. Monday to Friday schedule working 35 hours per week
8. Hybrid with opportunity for remote working environment