Manager of Buildings and Grounds - 01461
Manager of Buildings and Grounds - 01461
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05-04-2025
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The Manager of Buildings and Grounds is a key member of the Campus Infrastructure Sustainability and Ancillary Services team. Reporting to the AVP Campus Infrastructure Sustainability & Ancillary Services this position provides strategic leadership in the preparation and delivery of business and operational plans for the Carpentry Grounds and Utility Divisions of Facility Management. The position is also responsible for developing designing and planning of capital cyclical and preventative maintenance programs for TRU assets and manages a variety of routine capital and capital projects.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and implements strategies to sustain the Universitys campus facilities and infrastructure.
- Works with the AVP to develop and produce the strategic plan for Facilities and oversees and manages the service provided by the Facilities team.
- Creates short and longterm campus planning activities to maintain and ensure smooth operation of campus infrastructure.
- Directs Facilities strategic planning efforts to ensure that the University is maximizing opportunities for efficient renovations on campus
- Plans organizes directs controls evaluates and implements strategic operational business plans and implements policies procedures and programs for the unit division.
- Provides strategic leadership for the development of all technical guidelines for new and existing building systems by interpreting the technical guidelines during new project handovers and identifying deficiencies (e.g. ensuring handover protocols and procedures for all new TRU assets are as intended in project scope).
- Ensures buildings are commissioned based on required regulations. Develops plans and proposals to bring defects up to requirements.
- Strategic management of budget for the unit division in collaboration with the AVP. Responsible for meeting or exceeding revenue and expense projections by minimizing expenditures while continually improving customer service.
- Works closely with Director Capital Projects on the project management of capital projects ranging from $25000 to $from the planning phase straight through completion for technical or other projects as assigned.
- Manages the RFP process contracting and performance of consultants and contractors for various architectural and landscape projects within TRU purchasing guidelines including snowplow and power sweeping contracts. Liaises with Capital Projects to discuss project conformity.
- Develops and manages routine capital projects (minor and cyclical) including management of trades staff or contractors and associated budgets.
- Sets and prioritizes 5year cyclical objectives for the campus. Reallocates budget as required in case of major emergency repairs.
- Works collaboratively with construction coordinators stakeholders working group leaders and other related staff to define and identify all required project resources and technologies to ensure projects are launched and completed promptly.
- Supervises guides and provides direction for technical trades such as Carpenters and Landscape/Horticulture Technicians including hiring training and evaluation.
- Oversees health safety and environment initiatives and directives in collaboration with the Risk Management Services team.
- Manages health and safety for the team initiating any corrective action or safety improvement programs and supports wellness initiatives.
- Works in conjunction with the Office of Safety and Emergency Management to develop safety programs and documentation and ensures work conformance with all applicable safety standards and applicable acts and regulations but not limited to including building codes egress requirements and accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Other related duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO
Associate VicePresident Campus Infrastructure Sustainability & Ancillary Services
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Journeyperson certification in an appropriate trade
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience including experience in related technical fields project coordination and cost control or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory experience at a responsible level in the engineering construction or facilities maintenance fields including labour and material cost estimating experience.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and exercise independent prudent judgment.
- Proven financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a deep commitment to customer service negotiation skills and an innovative approach to problemsolving.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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