Manager, Building Operations & Infrastructure

Richmond, BC, Canada

Job Description


OverviewAre you a progressive building operations thinker and innovator? Do you enjoy delivering strategic management plans for building operations for corporate real estate and projects to optimize corporate environment and provide flexibility for effective delivery of services? Reporting to the Senior Manager, Building Operations and Maintenance, our organization is looking for a Manager Building Operations and Infrastructure to join our Real Property & Workplace Services division. In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll provide leadership and guidance to staff, various contractors, consultants, and technical resources to ensure effective development and implementation of programs dedicated to sustainable operations in areas such as building maintenance, interior architectural systems and other services for our Richmond head office and province wide area offices.How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll help create a sustainable workplace that allows people to thrive.Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll workIn this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from our Richmond office in British Columbia with occasional travel expected to various service delivery locations (SDLs) across the province.What you\'ll doAs a Manager Building Operations and Infrastructure you will:

  • Manage and direct carpenter and maintenance staff and work with our digital work order system for on demand and preventative maintenance work
  • Strategize and prioritize work to prevent costly breakdowns and meeting the needs of our clients, in a timely manner
  • Manage and direct trade services and resources for effective management of facility operations
  • Manage contractors and oversee compliance and control of operations and maintenance activities
  • Develop and execute building management programs and standards dedicated to delivery of effective services
  • Deliver successful operations and/or facilities projects by managing the project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of projects
  • Serve as key contact and provide direction to external stakeholders, contractors, consultants and manage awarded contractors to ensure service delivery and contract performance
  • Identify contract requirements and collaborate on the tender process by making evaluations and recommendations of decisions to determine contract agreements and terms
  • Plan, develop and administer annual operating and capital budget and manage financial resources
Is this a good fit for you?We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing to different internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage stressful situations and lead conflict resolution to find ways to best adapt to a situation and resolution
  • Build and mentor a team dedicated to promote service excellence and promote continuous improvement and learning
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with assigned staff, service provides, suppliers, contractors, landlords and other external stakeholders
Your experience and educational background:
  • Post-secondary degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 of recent work experience in a similar project management role inclusive of experience managing staff and contractors/consultants
  • Professional designation in construction management and/or facilities management such as Certified Construction Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Professional, Sustainable Facilities Professional, Project Management Professional
  • Red Seal Trade is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
  • Consent to a criminal record check
  • Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
  • 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
  • Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
  • Optional leave arrangements
  • Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
Learn more: Find outSalary: $116,186-$141,166/annuallyWant to apply?
  • Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
  • Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2314931
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $116186 - 141166 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Richmond, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned