Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects

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

The Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects provides leadership to the College in planning, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of the College’s physical plant infrastructure. In addition, the role is responsible for project management for small to medium, facility-related capital projects valued up to $10M.

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, at all Douglas College locations. They also liaise with other managers and staff in Facilities & Sustainability, as well as contractors, suppliers, and external authorities (fire, police, safety inspectors).

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Facilities Operations, the Manager, Capital Maintenance Projects is responsible for the administration of physical plant infrastructure renewal projects in support of the College’s Strategic Plan. They will work with the Associate Director to promote a strong culture to further the initiatives of the College’s Strategic Plans.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good t’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
• 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

Project Management

• Assisting in the preparation of specifications, plans and schedules for capital renewal and maintenance projects and assisting with the commissioning of new or reconditioned equipment, buildings and facilities;
• Reviewing all proposed renovations and/or other modifications to the buildings and grounds, as submitted through the College’s capital approval process, ensuring proposals meet all government agency codes, regulations, bylaws and are in accordance with College standards;
• Negotiating contracts for building renovations, extensions and minor maintenance projects, and acting as construction project manager for these projects to ensure work is adequate and according to building code;
• Management and tracking of project milestones and performance metrics in relation to deliverables and established targets. Confirm the validity of project estimations and assumptions at key milestones and manage the project budget to ensure that it is within the allocated funding;
• Managing the day to day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects.

• Providing effective planning, management and maintenance of the College’s physical plant including building automation systems, project management (physical plant infrastructure renewal, renovations, capital expansions, leaseholds improvements, etc.), cyclical maintenance, and energy management;
• Planning, organizing, scheduling and coordinating…