Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Manager, Construction & Engineering COE

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent in construction management
  • 7+ years of real estate experience, including 3+ years managing large complex solutions
  • Expertise in project lifecycle and management methodologies
  • In-depth knowledge of cost estimating, scheduling, contracts, and capital planning
  • Experience in business process modeling and governance of third-party partners
  • Advanced organizational and communication skills for senior-level presentations
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with attention to detail and innovation

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enforce global construction policies and procedures to ensure compliance
  • Define and uphold technical and safety standards for construction projects
  • Oversee creation of standardized contracts and advise on contracting models
  • Establish KPIs to evaluate and improve vendor/contractor performance
  • Provide guidance on engineering design and innovative construction methods
  • Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks throughout project lifecycle
  • Collaborate with regional leaders to implement global standards effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Support for professional development through coaching opportunities
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the organization
  • Work in a dynamic and high-performing team environment
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities for challenging work and increased responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Senior Director, Construction & Engineering, this position is primary responsible for establishing and upholding global standards, governance, and technical excellence for RBC's construction and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. All responsibilities carried out in accordance with Code of Conduct, RBC Values and Guiding Principles ensuring adherence to Privacy Principles.

What will you do?
  • Construction Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce global policies, procedures, and best practices for project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and RBC-specific requirements. This includes but is not limited to end-to-end playbooks between RBC and its services partners as well as the horizontal workflow from design to delivery model.
  • Standards Development: Define and maintain technical, quality, sustainability, and safety standards for construction and engineering initiatives, aligning with industry benchmarks and RBC's goals.
  • Contract & Contracting Approach: Oversee the creation of standardized contract templates, define and advise on construction contracting models based on region and context and ensure compliance with RBC's risk, financial, and legal frameworks.
  • Vendor Performance Management: Establish KPIs and evaluation frameworks to monitor and enhance vendor/contractor performance, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Technical Expertise & Innovation: Provide authoritative guidance on engineering design, construction methodologies, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and quality.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and contractual risks across the project lifecycle.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with regional CPMOs, Integrated Program Directors (IPDs), and senior leadership to ensure global standards are adopted and localized effectively.


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • University degree or equivalent experience in construction management
  • 7+ years of real estate experience with at least 3 years experience with large complex real estate services solutions development
  • Experience in all/most facets of project lifecycle; strong comprehension of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline
  • Proven knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning
  • Experience in identifying and assessing key business processes, business process modeling and process mapping
  • Experience with managing third party partners around performance and governance
  • Advanced organizational and communication skills including presentation, facilitation, verbal and written with comfort presenting to senior level management and executives
  • Multi-tasker comfortable working autonomously or with a team with an enthusiastic attitude for success; attention to detail; curiosity and passion for innovation and creative solutions


What's in it for you?

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities


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Job Skills
Customer Service Management, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Lease and Property Management - Real Estate, Real Estate Brokerage Management, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Practice, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-13

Application Deadline:

2026-08-21
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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