Building Manager

Building Manager

Location: Ottawa / National Capital Region (NCR)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with after-hours on-call availability
Salary: $64,000 – $74,000 per year
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits + Pension Plan
Travel: Travel throughout the NCR required; kilometres reimbursed
Vehicle: Valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle required
Direct Reports: 2

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Building Manager – Operations to join their property operations team in Ottawa.

This is a leadership position with a high degree of responsibility for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of assigned commercial office, retail, and warehouse properties throughout the National Capital Region. The Building Manager will oversee building systems, staff, contractors, service providers, safety, repairs, and emergency situations while ensuring the properties are maintained to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have 2 direct reports and will work closely with the Property Manager of Operations to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the assigned properties.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills are essential.

• $64,000 – $74,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension plan
• Kilometres reimbursed for business-related travel
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• After-hours on-call availability
  , with an on-call rotation
• Travel throughout the National Capital Region (NCR)
• Leadership position with 2 direct reports

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of commercial office, retail, and warehouse properties.
• Respond to service-related issues and tenant/customer concerns.
• Manage and coordinate building staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Supervise and support 2 direct reports
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• Develop and implement training schedules for new staff and service providers.
• Manage service contracts, including janitorial, HVAC, landscaping, and other building services.
• Coordinate and implement external security services.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly building inspections and coordinate required repairs.
• Regularly monitor HVAC, mechanical, electrical, security, fire alarm, sprinkler, and other building systems.
• Identify and report deficiencies and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, building codes, and safety requirements.
• Respond to emergency situations, including fire, flooding, power outages, accidents, and other building emergencies.
• Participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation.
• Investigate and manage insurance claims in conjunction with insurance adjusters.
• Coordinate restoration activities following fire, flood, or other property damage.
• Work with the Leasing team as required.
• Prepare and recommend capital expenditure projects.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and building standards are consistently maintained.
• Travel between assigned properties throughout the NCR as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• A valid Building Environmental Systems (BES) Operator Class 1 or Class 2 certificate
  , SMT, Stationary Engineer 4th/5th Class, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in general maintenance within a commercial, retail, industrial, or similar environment.
• 5–8 years of experience with physical plant operations and building systems, including:
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Building automation/security systems
• Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Previous experience managing employees, contractors, and service providers.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and…