Job Description

Who We Are Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 280 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 11,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 28 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them. Centurion Financial Trust (“CFiT”) is an income and growth-oriented trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of debt investments that include but are not limited to mortgages, opportunistic real estate developments, and corporate debt. Investors pool their funds to invest in mortgage and growth-oriented credit opportunities and participate in the yields from interest income and net profit from equity.
Our Mission Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.
Our Values Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.
Why Employees Want to Work with Us We provide an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and supported. Over the years, we developed a work culture where the potential of every employee is maximized, and everyone has equal opportunities for growth. For certain roles, we offer numerous employee perks, including: Competitive Total Rewards Packages; Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision Care; Flexible Work Week Schedules; Vacation Policy based on Length of Service; Summer and Holiday Hours Programs; Centurion Learning Academy; Opportunities for Growth; Education Reimbursement Policy; Mentoring Program; Employee Referral Program; Ergonomic Workstations Equipped with Standing Desks; Discounted Gym Membership; Company-wide Internal Communication Platforms; Employee Volunteer Opportunities; Quarterly Townhall Meetings and Social Gatherings; Employee Innovation Program; and Corporate Discount Card.
Overview Reporting to the Director of Technical Services and Innovation, the Project Manager of Energy Management is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a portfolio wide energy management and building automation program.
Responsibilities Building Automation Manage the life cycle of all building automation projects throughout the entire portfolio. Conduct site visits to prepare layout and installation drawings. Assist in the tendering and management of the projects, conducting on and off-site testing as needed. Maintain building automation systems after installation including setting set-points, reviewing trend logs, completing software upgrades and regularly calibrating the system to maximize savings. Communicate with Site Staff, Property Managers and Contractors as required.
Energy Management Work closely with Project Managers to create scopes of work for tendering new energy management systems. Assist with hydro procurement and sub-metering projects as they arise across the portfolio. Complete other projects as required, seeking to maximize energy savings and responding to alarms. Oversee lighting and water retrofits, finalizing mechanical equipment for new development projects.

Administration and Reporting Assist with the preparation of utility budgets and energy rebate applications. Regularly complete portfolio-wide energy variance and benchmarking analysis to ensure targets are met and identify outliers. Assist in preparing maintenance tenders and reviewing mechanical equipment deficiency reports. Pro-actively monitor building energy consumption and costs utilizing an energy monitoring system, flagging variances as they are identified. Support the configuration of building automation systems trend data for collection and analysis. Assist the Project Managers and Property Managers with the creation, implementation and maintenance of service contracts. Resolve disputes with service providers as they arise or occur. Submit energy consumption reports to the applicable regulating body according to established timelines and requirements. Issue Purchase Orders in Yardi for all service contracts. Manage the administration of cogeneration reporting on a quarterly and annual basis. Tender, create and annually review all technical service contracts. Administer the service contract page in SmartSheets. Complete other tasks assigned by the Vice President of Technical Services and Innovation as required.
Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in energy management and/or building automation;
• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in sustainable energy, building technology or related field;
• Experience with maintaining building automation systems and conducting utility benchmarking and variance reports;
• Knowledge of applicable incentive programs offered for energy related projects;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to multi-tasks;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Detail-oriented with the ability to resolve problems using facts, sound reasoning and common sense;
• Forward thinking with an ability to develop creative strategic solutions to issues;
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to effectively resolve difficult issues in a timely manner; and
• Experience with Yardi property management systems and Wyse Synergy considered an asset.