Advisor, Real Estate Development (Temporary - 18 Months) | |
| Job ID | 41-A3-1A-2C-E4-BA |
| Company | PSP Investments |
| Location | Montreal |
| Province | Quebec |
| Date Posted | 2023-06-07 |
| Posted Until | 2023-09-01 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Finance |
| Description | |
| ABOUT US We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$230.5 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2022. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. EXPERIENCE THE EDGE At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced. ABOUT YOUR ROLE As an Advisor, Real Estate Development, you'll be involved in key global real estate partnerships with a development focus. As such, you'll: - Work directly with internal teams who have the primary responsibility for investments, as well as external general partners, and provide them with advice and solutions to issues that may arise - Serve as the point of contact for external consultants to validate budgets, schedules, and development/construction approaches while PSP is evaluating a development project - Assist the senior development advisor in the oversight and review of the procurement process for design as well as construction services on development projects - In pre-construction, oversee and provide updates on design, entitlement/permitting and procurement processes of projects - During construction, oversee the monitoring of projects, independently perform progress reviews assessing advance of work and conformance of schedule and budget - Support the senior development advisor and/or lead the coordination of resources relevant to a range of project specific workstreams or specific challenges, in collaboration with our local General Partners - Create and manage a project database for all of PSP Real Estate's developments - Coordinate the monitoring and site visits of projects - Independently lead Change Order reviews and processing documentation on ongoing development projects - Enable the ESG assessment of development projects and the implementation of various measures - Provide support to the senior development advisor with information/document management and administrative tasks related to the governance and oversight development projects WHAT YOU'LL NEED - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Building Sciences, Architecture, Real Estate Project Management, or any other relevant field. MBA would be an asset - Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in project management within an ownership group, as an agent to owners or within a design firm or a general contractor - Experience with MS Office (especially with Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to new IT software - Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients - High familiarity with procurement and design process, project management and construction fundamentals, and understanding of typical risks to projects - Interest for the real estate investments and knowledge of construction contracting is an asset - Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy - Effective communications skills, both written and spoken. - Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis, and documentation - Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate. - Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives - Bilingualism (French and English) We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: - A flexible hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days based on business groups, teams, and roles - A hybrid allowance to support any hybrid related needs - Competitive pension plans - Comprehensive group insurance plans - Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs - Generous and inclusive paid family leave - Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off - Investment in career development *Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/ Follow us on LinkedIn Vaccination: We are committed to a healthy and safe work environment. As a Canadian Crown Corporation with offices around the world, we adhere to Canadian and local government guidelines regarding COVID-19. Vaccination is not currently a mandatory employment criteria. However, this is subject to change, depending on Canadian and local government guidelines. | |
| Languages | Bilingualism (French And English) |
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