Facility Manager

As Facility Manager, Retail, you will be supporting multiple retail businesses within our organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency and functionality of our facilities. This position requires a proactive individual with a sense of urgency to ensure business continuity and maintain a safe and reliable operation of our facilities.

 

Facility Maintenance

• Manage all building and grounds maintenance, including HVAC and life safety systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance.
• Monitor building control systems, manage system alerts proactively, and respond to requests.
• Manager repair and maintenance activities for the site, building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity.
• Manage service contracts including janitorial, landscaping, snow removal to optimize vendor performance and support facility operations.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies to restore functionality and ensure safety.

Contractor Management

• Oversee external contractors, negotiate service agreements, and monitor work quality.
• Ensure all fire and life safety systems are inspected and maintained per standards and regulations.

Project Management

• Lead and support capital projects including parking lot and building upgrades as-required.
• Develop and manage project scopes, tendering process, schedule, and budget for all retail maintenance projects.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain documentation for maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory tracking.

Budget and Planning

• Work with senior leadership to develop annual budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Complete site visits as required and develop maintenance plans for each site for review with senior management.
• Provide input into both short term and long term asset management plans.

• University or college degree in a related field.
• P.Eng, P.Tech and/or PMP would be considered an asset.
• General Contracting and Project Management experience would be considered an asset.
• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to travel regularly between retail sites in Atlantic Canada.
• Ability to respond to calls after hours on occasion.
• Strong knowledge of building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, fire and life safety systems, with the ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, combined with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.