Job Description

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Company:

Artisan Corporation

Artisan Corporation is a fast-growing real estate investment and property-operations company with a diverse Ontario portfolio, including multi-residential and retirement-living assets. We are looking for a hands-on, highly organized

Building Maintenance & Renovation Project Manager

to oversee maintenance operations and manage renovation/capital projects across our Ottawa properties.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands building systems, and can manage budgets, contractors, and timelines with precision.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operations

Oversee day-to-day building maintenance across multiple Ottawa sites. Perform regular inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-safety, and building-envelope elements. Troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs efficiently with internal staff and external vendors. Ensure preventive-maintenance programs are executed and documented.

Renovation & Capital Projects

Manage renovation and capital-improvement projects from scope development through completion. Prepare scopes of work, obtain and compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and award contracts. Coordinate with engineers, trades, and consultants to ensure high-quality execution. Track project schedules, manage change orders, and ensure deadlines are met. Conduct post-completion inspections and deficiency management.

Budgeting & Financial Control

Create detailed project budgets and capital plans.

Track and manage actual spend vs. budget with strong cost-control discipline.

Prepare project reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete summaries.

Maintain organized documentation of quotes, invoices, and financial approvals. Use Excel (pivot tables, formulas, cost trackers) to manage project and maintenance data.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or project management. Experience with multi-residential, retirement-living, or commercial buildings is an asset. Strong technical understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection). Proven track record managing contractors and delivering projects on time/on budget.

Strong Excel skills

and familiarity with budget management tools. Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings. Driver's license and ability to travel between Ottawa properties. Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits. A fast-moving environment with autonomy and room for growth. Exposure to diverse projects across a multi-asset portfolio. Opportunity to directly influence building performance and capital planning.
Learn more at http://www.artisancorp.ca

We appreciate your interest in joining Artisan Corporation and encourage you to apply if this opportunity aligns with your experience and passion. While we are grateful to all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you don't hear from us this time, we hope you'll consider applying for future opportunities, we'd love to hear from you again.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Project management: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person