Facilities Manager

at  Ainsworth

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facility Manager is responsible for operations and budget management, service delivery management, project management, client relationship management, health and safety, and emergency preparedness and business continuity for an assigned portfolio.

Qualifications:

• 5 years industry experience in Building Automation or Mechanical & Electrical, and or Facilities Management
• RPA or FMA would be an asset
• Experience managing multiple property sites
• Certification or licence in related trade / industry
• Demonstrate communication skills written and verbal
• Strong computer skills, including MS excel, Word and Office
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Travel to remote site as required with overnight stays
• Ability to be on call to respond to phone calls and provide direct to team members and contractor

• Oversee operations and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with contract obligations and achieving facility uptime objectives. Ensure safe, reliable operations across managed facilities.
• Develop and implement annual facility management plans, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance facility-related programs.
• Supervise maintenance and repair activities, ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality work by internal technicians and service providers. Maintain accurate documentation in service maintenance databases.
• Evaluate and recommend maintenance, repairs, and replacements of capital assets for inclusion in the capital budget.
• Continuously seek efficiencies by recommending and implementing best practices, sustainable initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams.
• Resolve issues, maintain open communication with clients through regular reports, and ensure satisfaction by meeting obligations and providing solutions.
• Monitor service delivery performance against established metrics and key performance indicators, identify gaps, and execute corrective action plans.
• Develop and execute emergency preparedness, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Collaborate on incident management requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for health and safety compliance, administer vendor safety accreditation and training, and organize health and safety meetings with vendors.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction. Serve as the escalation point for facilities-related issues.
• Develop and manage budgets for the portfolio and projects, collaborating with finance teams to monitor expenses and ensure profitability. Review and approve expenditures.
• Develop and execute project plans, manage costs and budgets, and oversee project delivery. Liaise with stakeholders to minimize disruptions and ensure data accuracy in databases.

Qualifications:

• 5 years industry experience in Building Automation or Mechanical & Electrical, and or Facilities Management
• RPA or FMA would be an asset
• Experience managing multiple property sites
• Certification or licence in related trade / industry
• Demonstrate communication skills written and verbal
• Strong computer skills, including MS excel, Word and Office
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Travel to remote site as required with overnight stays
• Ability to be on call to respond to phone calls and provide direct to team members and contractors