Manager Engineering
Manager Engineering
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
SAITs Facilities Management department serves as steward of its building and grounds ensuring physical operations are maintained and that spaces are safe secure functional and inviting for all who use them. We are guided by SAITs shared priorities of sustainable growth innovation in applied education and student success our work contributes to that.
The Opportunity
The Manager Engineering leads a team of facility engineers and specialists to ensure efficient campus operations optimizing mechanical electrical and energy management systems. This role drives crossfunctional collaboration provides mechanical technical oversight for projects and operations and aligns operations with institutional sustainability and regulatory goals.
Key responsibilities include team leadership asset management capital planning support and ensuring best practices in system design maintenance and performance. The Manager Engineering also contributes to workforce planning reporting and strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence and longterm infrastructure resilience.
Key Responsibilities/Major Duties
- Leadership and Team Engagement
- Lead mentor and develop a team of facility engineers and specialists to ensure high standards in facility management and energy management fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Ensure crossfunctional coordination between mechanical electrical and energy management disciplines to optimize campus operations.
- Support training and development initiatives for staff to enhance technical expertise and compliance with industry best practices.
- Oversee workload distribution and skill development to enhance team performance and responsiveness.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and goal setting activities and provide constructive feedback to foster a productive and cohesive team environment.
- Ensure team compliance with safety protocols operational guidelines and regulatory standards.
- With FM Leadership provide input into the development of FM strategic objectives to inform and create FM Business Plan.
- Using the FM Business Plan contribute to developing and implementing on overall Operations and Maintenance strategic goals for alignment with strategic objectives.
- Act as liaison and advisor to Facilities Management to ensure proper adherence to best practices for consultants and projects.
- Provide input into recruitment planning growth and vacant position in Campus Operations and Maintenance for review with FM Leadership.
- Operational and Project Engineering Support
- Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance for Mechanical (plumbing cooling heating) HVAC Building Envelope during construction and renovation projects
- Participate in project and construction meetings to review designs and standards for capital and maintenance renewal projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to facility systems equipment and building automation.
- Collaborate with facilities management teams and Integrated Facility Management service provider to implement new systems upgrade existing systems and incorporate energyefficient solutions.
- Collaborate with project managers contractors and consultants to ensure mechanical systems are installed commissioned and operated efficiently.
- Review design drawings specifications and submittals to ensure compliance with institutional standards sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct system assessments and recommend improvements to optimize performance and lifecycle costs.
- Act as the primary liaison for the IFM service as it relates to mechanical system operations and maintenance.
- Participate in regular performance reviews and audits of IFM service delivery
- Capital Planning Support
- Support the development of longterm capital plans for mechanical infrastructure renewal and upgrades.
- Provide technical input for budgeting funding proposals and project justifications.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that improve system resilience energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements including environmental and energy reporting.
- Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency reporting efforts to align with institutional goals.
- Generate and present regular reports on asset conditions facility performance maintenance activities and operational issues to senior management.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
- Education in Energy Management is an asset
- 7 years of progressive experience in facilities management mechanical/electrical systems or building operations
- 5 years of leadership experience managing teams in a technical or operational environment
- Experience overseeing capital planning project management and asset lifecycle management
- Strong background in energy management building automation and sustainable building practices
- Experience collaborating with contractors consultants and facility management service providers
- Strong knowledge of building systems
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience working in a postsecondary institution
Preferred
Qualifications Certifications or Designations
- Minimum
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
- Preferred
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar energy management certification is an asset
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset
- A certificate from IFMA (FMP SFP CFM) is an asset
Skills Required
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in team development and performance management
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical reports
- Strong problemsolving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Experience in regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with engineers consultants contractors and senior management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously working independently with minimal supervision
Job classification:M1100 Manager
Salary range: $97930.00 $148284.00
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: Until the position is filled
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees as one of Albertas Top Employers including health & dental care pension plan vacation & special leave and flexible work options at our beautiful innercity campus.
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver worldclass customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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Employment Type
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