John DeBenedictis

Experience

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  Bell

  Jun 1987 - Jan 1988

  Construction Project Manager

  • Coordinated commercial and field office design and renovations projects• Completed working drawings and specifications• Contractor supervision and tendering

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  Western University

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Project Manager

  • Coordinated institutional design and renovations projects• Completed working drawings and specifications• Contractor supervision and tendering

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  Canada Trustco Mortgage Co.

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Architecture Design Coordinator

  • Designed branches, office buildings, commercial developments and interior layouts• Coordinated working drawings and specifications • Contractor supervision and tendering

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  Canada Trustco Mortgage Co.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  Construction and Development Project Manager

  • Developed and implemented energy, environment and operational strategies for the portfolio• Construction project management for retail locations, office buildings, commercial developments and interior commercial offices• Coordinated and managed large plaza project developments• Supported commercial leasing and related administration

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  TD

  Jan 1998 - now

  • Manage, develop and provide oversight of all facilities management services and other related third-party vendor management strategies• Responsible to oversee over $200MM in annual operating expenses and capital investments• Responsible to lead the execution of all facilities and life cycle construction related projects• Responsible to lead all the real estate related sustainability and scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction strategies for the organization• Responsible to lead, manage and respond to any local or widescale business continuity crisis impacting customer or employee experiences. • Build rapport with large tier one landlords while support all leasing related issues and disputes impacting real estate portfolio • Responsible to lead and manage an internal team of regional facilities managers along with managing outsourced third-party service provider (BGIS)• Other key accountabilities include designated substance environmental, regulatory compliance, health & safety, accessibility, finance and lease administration Visa mindre • Led and developed strategies affecting new design and building construction objectives• Strategic development of all environmental, sustainability and ESG goals and initiatives• Led the development of all health & safety and workplace accommodation solutions• Provided oversight in the development and implementation of a real estate asset management software system• Managed the annual real estate operating expenses and capital plan for all retail and corporate office locations across Canada• Led and managed an internal facilities management team of experts across the country along with managing outsourced third-party provider (CBRE) Visa mindre • Implemented and managed the industry first-generation facilities management outsourcing and vendor management strategies • Developed, led and provided guidance on all retail and corporate building operations and related maintenance issues• Led and provided oversight for all environmental designated substance initiatives• Managed the annual operating expense and capital plan for all retail and corporate locations • Led and managed an internal facilities management team of experts across the country along with managing outsourced third-party provider (O&Y / CBRE) Visa mindre

  • Canadian Director, Facilities and Real Estate Services

    Sept 2009 - now

  • Real Estate Strategy Manager

    Sept 2007 - Sept 2009

  • National Facilities Manager

    Jan 2001 - Sept 2007

  • Real Estate Development and Strategy Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001