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About the Role

Leon's Furniture Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager, Construction, Facilities & Property Operations to oversee construction projects, facilities operations, and selected commercial real estate assets across Canada. This position is responsible for leading construction, facilities, and property operations activities across a diverse real estate portfolio. The successful candidate will provide leadership in construction project delivery, facilities management, capital planning, property operations, tenant relations, and asset preservation initiatives. This position requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in commercial construction, facilities management, budgeting, vendor management, property operations, and real estate asset stewardship. Extensive travel throughout Canada is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates.
Plan and prepare construction schedules, identify project milestones, and monitor progress.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions.
Direct the purchase of building materials and supplies.
Manage contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers.
Prepare and analyze project reports.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
Manage new store developments, renovations, facility upgrades, and capital projects across Canada.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permits, regulations, and safety requirements.
Oversee facilities maintenance and repair programs for Leon's Furniture stores, distribution facilities, the Corporate Home Office, and other real estate holdings across Canada.
Establish annual operating, maintenance, and capital expenditure budgets.
Develop preventative maintenance programs for building systems and infrastructure.
Manage repairs and replacement programs for roofs, parking lots, HVAC systems, life safety systems, and building envelopes.
Manage service providers, consultants, contractors, and vendors supporting Leon's facilities nationwide.
Support day-to-day operational requirements at the Corporate Home Office.
Provide operational oversight for Leon's-owned commercial properties across Canada.
Serve as the primary operational contact for office and retail tenants.
Administer commercial leases and monitor tenant compliance.
Coordinate tenant fit-ups, leasehold improvements, move-ins, move-outs, and service requests.
Work with Finance regarding rental invoicing, collections, operating cost recoveries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Prepare and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
Conduct regular property inspections and condition assessments.
Manage common area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, janitorial services, security services, and parking facilities.
Support real estate acquisitions, redevelopment initiatives, due diligence activities, and strategic asset management projects.

Requirements

Extensive construction project management experience.
Experience with facilities management and asset management programs.
Experience managing mixed-use commercial real estate portfolios consisting of retail, office, corporate, and income-producing properties.
Strong understanding of commercial lease administration and tenant relations.
Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
Ability to travel extensively throughout Canada.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10 plus years’ experience

Education Level

Certified Engineering Technologist or Technician designation
CPM, RPA, FMA, BOMI, or related certification considered an asset
Project Management certification considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

$110,000 TO $125,000 ANNUALLY, PLUS BONUS

About the Company

Leon's is a family-built, publicly owned company that has been helping Canadians furnish their homes for over a century.
We are committed to providing our associates with a safe, stable, and rewarding work environment while supporting professional growth and career advancement.
Our core values remain Honesty, Integrity, Hard Work, and Family.