BRIGITTE DUPUIS DRIVEN TO EXCEL

WRITTEN BY NATHALIE SAVARIA

Since the end of the Upcoming Generation series in Commercial Real Estate magazine, the woman who is now senior project manager at Brivia Group has continued on her way, driven by her thirst to learn, to create relationships, to surpass herself and to succeed.

An Upward Path

Prior to embarking on her exceptional career, Brigitte Dupuis honed her skills as a competitive skier, which she says made her "the professional she is today".

This accomplished sportswoman then undertook a Bachelor's degree in communications at the Université de Montréal. Following her career as an athlete, she began her management career in 2004 as director of marketing and communications for Ski St. Bruno.

She shifted to real estate in 2007 after being hired by SNC-Lavalin. She held a variety of positions for over a decade, including that of director of marketing strategies for Hydro-Québec's Buildings Program. At the same time, she obtained a double MBA from the Université du Québec à Montréal and the Université Paris-Dauphine. She pursued her career with positions at Veolia, Engie and Johnson Controls.

She is currently project manager for the Brivia Group, one of the country's leading real estate development companies, where she makes good use of her expertise in construction, business development, marketing and management.

HELPING THE INDUSTRY, HELPING OTHERS

Her passion for real estate is reflected in the active role she plays in the industry, establishing and maintaining lasting connections with a wide range of industry stakeholders.

"I'm actively involved in my work with the firm, with the real estate market in general and also on social media. Over the course of my career, I have been involved in associations such as IDU, CREW M, BOMA Québec, ASHRAE, Cercle 13 and the support group for women executives The A Effect. I'm also a moderator for the Québec Apartment Investment Conference and the Montréal Real Estate Forum."

She is also chair of the committee organizing the CREW M golf tournament, which will take place at the Pine Grove Golf Club on September 18. Eager to share her knowledge, she promotes a shift toward intelligent buildings and sustainable development, and puts her pen to work. For several years now she has been writing the "Technology and Innovation" column in Gestion immobilière magazine, in addition to being interviewed from time to time in other media.

The Brivia Group

Brigitte Dupuis appreciates the people and the organization she works for, including Brivia Group CEO and founder Kheng Ly, a man she first met through industry networking events.

She is equally appreciated by her peers. At the endof-year Brivia gala in 2022 she was awarded the Cheer Up trophy. "It fits well with the energy I try to bring to the team. One of my goals in life is to be happy and create a positive atmosphere in my work environment."

As a real estate development firm, the Brivia Group covers all phases of a project, from acquisition to property management. Ms. Dupuis' focus is on the development phase, monitoring the progress of each project. In addition to managing a mega-project in LaSalle, she is involved in several projects in Greater Montréal and Québec City, all of them at different stages of the project cycle. To better understand the activities involved and the inherent complexity of each case, it is important to know what work needs to be done in each development phase.

Her work week begins with a departmental meeting to discuss all active projects. "The team discusses in cordial fashion, sharing information and finding solutions or ways to optimize projects." She then works with professionals to consolidate certain technical aspects. A project monitoring chart is developed to set goals and measure progress and workflow, so that all involved share a common vision.

At that stage, Ms. Dupuis contributes to the development of the project's feasibility analysis by ensuring that all stakeholders have the information required to fine-tune the studies and analyses, as well as the social, economic and environmental factors. "That stage is monitored by coordinating municipal requirements in collaboration with municipal officials."

"It's a collaborative effort, with various departments making sure they have the right information. At the same time, I develop the master schedule that outlines all the steps involved in each project."

Then it's time to take a closer look at the project's market positioning and standards, and to ensure that all elements meet the needs of the target community. "At that stage we nail down the parameters of the project, i.e. the desired density, the level of quality, the common spaces, the landscaping, the level of comfort and services offered to residents."

Finally, she must ensure that specifications are incorporated into the sales contract, and that the sales launch and other related tasks are well coordinated. In short, Brigitte Dupuis' job is complex in nature and consists of ensuring effective coordination in order to guarantee the success of each project.

"My secret recipe is my ability to create a healthy, dynamic environment where each person feels heard and is free to propose solutions. I'm proud to say that I contribute to the most ambitious projects in Canada with Brivia Group, which is renowned for its ability to create vertical communities."

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