Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Position Information

Location

New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

Under Review: Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139, Control Point- $122,852, Maximum- $135,137).Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Douglas College is seeking a self-motivated and effective Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects to provide leadership to the College in planning, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of the College's physical plant infrastructure. The role is responsible for project management for small to medium, facility-related capital projects.
With a strong focus on mechanical and electrical systems, the Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects works in collaboration with the Manager, Facilities Services (Maintenance) to oversee the renewal of physical plant infrastructure, and project management of assigned capital maintenance projects, across Douglas College locations. Join us in supporting our employees to further the initiatives of the College's Strategic Plans.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

Transit-accessible campuses Hybrid work arrangements

for eligible positions

Competitive salaries Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

Established professional credibility as evidenced by a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in the field of engineering, facilities management or a related field. A minimum of five to seven years directly related work experience in a large, complex multi-location environment (preferably in a unionized, public sector environment). Extensive experience in the mechanical and electrical trades (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, BMS/controls, electrical) combined with demonstrated leadership in mechanical and electrical construction or facilities management. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Completion of a facilities management certificate or equivalent (i.e., APPA, BOMA, IFMA, LEED) is preferred. A professional designation in a related field is an asset, as is a PMP designation. Demonstrated supervisory experience, preferably at a management level. Extensive demonstrated knowledge of building equipment (boilers and heating equipment, building automation systems, building envelopes and systems, chillers and air conditioning systems, electrical equipment and systems, elevator equipment, life safety equipment, mechanical equipment and systems). Demonstrated capital project management experience in facilities infrastructure and renovation projects. Demonstrated experience in writing documentation for procurement of tender bids for maintenance projects, and construction packages. Considerable knowledge of construction and maintenance trades along with municipal codes. Knowledge and experience with energy efficiency programs. Keen attention to detail. Demonstrated experience with project reporting using Word and Excel software applications to an intermediate level. Highly self-motivated and directed. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver personalized training to administrators, faculty and staff as required in areas of responsibility. Demonstrated effective decision-making capacity within a collegial environment. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills together with proven experience in resolving conflict. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to model professional, ethical and collaborative behaviours consistent with the position. Team-orientated and skilled in working within a collaborative environment. Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.






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Additional Information

Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Travel between Douglas College's locations as required.

Posting Number

02633SA

Position Title

Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects

Anticipated Start Date

10/20/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No


How To Apply

Open Date

09/19/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Minimum Number of References

2

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.