Manager - Facilities Management & Development, Engineering and Technical Services

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Important Application Deadline Notice

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date shown above, as Workday automatically closes postings at that time.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Manager, Engineering & Technical Services provides leadership for technical services, and energy management within Engineering, Facilities Management and Development (FMD). The position leads technical standards, design reviews, building systems performance improvement, commissioning & re/retro commissioning, and engineering support for campus Maintenance/Operations and capital projects. Working collaboratively with project delivery, Maintenance and Operations, and institutional stakeholders, the Manager advances practical initiatives to improve energy and water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support reliable, maintainable, and sustainable campus infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Technical Services team and coordinate facilities sustainability and energy management initiatives within Engineering.
• Assist with the development of asset management plans, capital plans, and major maintenance plans by providing technical assessments, scope recommendations, and input on asset condition, renewal needs, life-cycle costs, and project prioritization, incorporating sustainability, energy efficiency, operational reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update building and infrastructure asset management plans, including asset inventories, condition assessment data, levels of service, life-cycle models, risk-based renewal forecasts, and deferred maintenance estimates; coordinate with Maintenance and Operations and capital planning to keep asset records current and ensure plans reflect completed work, changing conditions, and institutional priorities.
• Oversee technical investigations, building condition and systems assessments, and feasibility studies, including defining scopes and overseeing external consultants; review findings to identify deficiencies, renewal needs, and opportunities to improve performance and resilience, and translate recommendations into actionable projects.
• Lead the development, implementation, and updating of NAIT’s technical design and construction standards, specifications, and guidelines, incorporating sustainability, energy performance, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews of consultant designs, drawings, specifications, and proposed equipment with the Integrated Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance and Operations teams for alignment with NAIT’s standards, applicable codes, system integration, and long-term operating needs. External consultants typically prepare design drawings for medium to large projects.
• Provide technical guidance to Maintenance and Operations and other departments on facility-related issues, including building systems troubleshooting, controls optimization, equipment selection, operational improvements, and solutions to infrastructure and service issues during emergencies and ongoing projects, to support reliable, efficient, and continuous service delivery.
• Oversee technical input to commissioning, recommissioning, functional performance testing, and project handover, including verification of building systems performance, operating documentation, and operator training.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and regularly update facilities sustainability and energy management plans, including proposed priorities, performance baselines, measurable targets, and implementation roadmaps for leadership approval.
• Develop and maintain a campus energy audit program, coordinate periodic audits and external consultants, maintain audit records, and integrate findings into energy management plans; prioritize recommendations and track implementation.
• Identify and evaluate energy and water conservation, emissions reduction, electrification, and renewable energy opportunities; develop business cases that consider life-cycle costs, operational impacts, implementation risks, and measurable benefits.
• Identify applicable grants, utility incentives, and external funding opportunities for sustainability and energy projects; coordinate applications and associated technical reporting.
• Establish and report key performance indicators for energy and water use, utility costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and building systems performance; verify and report the results of improvement initiatives.
• Lead improvements to utility metering, energy monitoring, and building performance analytics, including data quality, consumption benchmarking, and investigation of abnormal usage trends.
• Oversee the development and updating of facilities technical records, drawings, specifications, and building systems documentation to support operations, project delivery, and future infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate with campus stakeholders to embed facilities sustainability objectives into project scopes and operating practices, and communicate progress, implementation needs, and performance outcomes to leadership.
• Supervise staff members including allocating work, providing direction, mentoring, staff development, and performance planning and assessment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement technical services, sustainability, and energy management plans that translate organizational priorities into practical, measurable improvements to campus infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams and making strategic decisions.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives, communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions, and make informed decisions to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, willingness to listen to stakeholders, developing and coaching diverse team members, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard.
• Strong financial and business case development skills, including life-cycle costing, utility cost analysis, budgeting, and evaluation of energy and sustainability investments.
• Project management skills including effective stakeholder management skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret utility, emissions, and building performance data; assess technical options; and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering or a related field with a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in facilities engineering or technical services, including leadership experience and demonstrated involvement in energy management, sustainability, or building performance improvement. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) is an asset.
• Master's degree in Engineering is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems, building automation and controls, technical design review, commissioning, and operational optimization.
• Experience developing and maintaining asset management plans, including condition assessments, life-cycle costing, renewal and capital planning, and risk-based prioritization of facilities infrastructure.
• Experience with energy audits, utility analysis and benchmarking, greenhouse gas inventories, conservation project evaluation, and measurement and verification of energy savings.
• A relevant energy management, sustainability, or commissioning certification is an asset.

Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The compensation range for this job posting is : $104,678.38 - $138,682.55

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by a recognized agency in Canada - Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB). We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations please connect with us at [email protected].