Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Project Lead (Program Admin Officer 4)

About Us

The Real Estate Section of Public Works is responsible for providing a variety of real estate and real property services to all Government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. These services include: Property services on a government-wide basis, including acquisition and space management of government accommodation needs; Real estate acquisition and disposal services, road investigations, appraisal and survey services; Inventory, system furniture design, office relocations, and acquisition, inventory acquisition for new schools, disposal of all surplus furniture and equipment; Property management services for the NS Business Inc. owned properties and; 6 Industrial Water Utilities owned by the Province.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Manager of Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Planning, the Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Project Lead will be responsible for all leasing functions, which includes reviewing and negotiating lease and project management transactions and agreements while adhering to all government policies and standards. You will also oversee completion of all necessary paperwork, including budgetary performance of the leasing operations for all Departments and ABC’s.

You will manage a diverse and substantial portfolio of projects with a high level of demands and complexity, in a fast-paced ever-changing real estate environment. You will be managing client needs and relationships at the senior executive level, and responding to emergency facility issues, such as infrastructure failures or immediate new space requirements.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Project Lead you will be responsible for the provision of accommodations for all provincial government Departments and ABC's in government-owned facilities and leased facilities. This involves comprehensive project delivery of concurrent projects, including developing and negotiating scope definition, pre-design and detailed design, specification development, coordinating construction and renovation projects, commissioning and warranty management, and turnover to clients.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Business Administration or Commerce or six (6) years of related real estate experience in the area of acquisitions, commercial leasing and property/facilities management is required. An equivalent combination of training/certification and directly related experience will be considered, with preference to real estate experience and designations such as: A BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association International), FMA – Facilities Management Administrator, RPA – Real Property Administrator, CLO (Certified Leasing Officer) certification(s)Masters in Project management, Right of Way Agent (RWA-GN) from The International Right of Way Association.

As a member of the Real Estate, Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Planning Division, you will be responsible to manage Space Acquisition and Leasing Services in administering the portfolio of leased accommodations located throughout the province. In addition, negotiating and tendering as required for leased space. Preparing requests for proposals as required for leased space. Administering and managing lease requirements throughout their term, arranging for tenant improvements to be carried out. Researching and analyzing market rates and operating costs, auditing annual lease operating cost escalations. Liaising and interacting with respective client departments, building managers, and landlords.

Comprehensive knowledge of real estate law, real estate administration, documentation, and real estate development, property and risk management along with in-depth knowledge of current real estate and leasing practices in relationship to industry standards, and active engagement in real estate networks. Strong understanding of project management principles and techniques, reporting of complex multiyear multidiscipline high dollar value projects. Professional maturity to advise on development of strategic infrastructure plans and programs, taking into consideration sustainability and cross organizational impacts.

Working knowledge of current construction materials, methods, processes and practices as well as national construction standards, including regulations and by-laws (e.g. National Building Code).

You possess exceptional organizational and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to work collaboratively on multiple deadlines simultaneously. You demonstrate leadership qualities, have a knack for building relationships with various stakeholders, and hold a high standard for client and customer service. This position faces frequent pressure for deadlines, as such, your ability to multi-task and adapt in fast-paced environments is critical.
 

As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate excellent professional judgement in the appropriate application of engineering principles in the building construction industry. You inspire confidence and creativity as you lead and motivate your project team. You possess excellent judgement and professionalism in dealing with departmental management and stakeholders.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• A related master’s degree and four (4) years of related experience.
• A related 2-year diploma and eight (8) years of related experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.

This position will require climbing, working at heights and/or working within confined spaces.

You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.

Additional Information

A strong technical background and a firm understanding of the construction industry and engineering principles, a good business sense, and effective skills in risk management are required.

Travel within the province is a component of this position. As such, you must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.

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