Who We Are
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Solutions, the Client Relationship Manager I will be the prime contact to customer Business Units, on behalf of the client Corporate Real Estate team. The CRM I 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. The CRM I 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.
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
concerned parties; 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 moderate complexity and up to $3M in value.
Reporting
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
4 year Interior Design, Architecture or Project Management Degree or equivalent diploma with minimum 3 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
Strong communications (written and verbal) skills; proficient in English (written and spoken). Fluency in French an asset.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in ambiguous, changing and non-standard environments
Ability to lead and influence multiple internal and external concerned parties.
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.
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
Valid Driver’s License
#LI-HG
Skills Required
- Four-year degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Project Management, or equivalent diploma
- Minimum three years of experience in a corporate environment
- Significant experience in design, project planning, and client relationship management
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, changing, and non-standard environments
- Ability to lead and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work remotely in a virtual team environment
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and AutoCAD
- Valid driver's license
- Previous experience in corporate real estate, professional services, or a design firm
- Knowledge of local building codes, building issues, safety codes, office ergonomics, accessibility, and applicable standards
- Knowledge of furniture systems
- Experience designing activity-based workplaces
- Knowledge of Agile methodology
- Fluency in French
- Experience with space and occupancy management tools such as Serraview
- NCIDQ certification or certification in progress
- ARIDO or IDC membership
- BCIN certification in Ontario or equivalent
- LEED certification
- WELL or Fitwel certification
BGIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BGIS and has not been reviewed or approved by BGIS.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often considered decent to competitive, with comprehensive medical and dental plans available in several markets. Some roles highlight strong health benefits as a standout component of the total package.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement programs are viewed as solid, including employer 401(k) contributions in some U.S. positions and RRSP matching in Canada. Financial planning assistance adds to the perceived robustness of the offering.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and parental leave are presented as meaningful parts of the package, with PTO that can increase with tenure and paid holidays in certain postings. Flex days and vacation entitlements are also advertised in some regions.
BGIS Insights
What We Do
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. - BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management services. More than 600 million square feet of client portfolios spanning multiple markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas, healthcare and information in the clouds. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of office, retail, college, hospital and industrial assets, BGIS is a global leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments









