Account Director

Dexterra; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Canada seeks a dynamic leader with a strong technical background in facility management to oversee operations across a campus setting. You will manage building systems, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure contract compliance while focusing on lifecycle planning and capital projects.

This role emphasizes coaching across stakeholders, oversight of in-house staff and subcontractors, and driving continuous improvement in services, including building services, janitorial, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or industry experience.
• 5+ years managing operations and teams at a department level.
• 5+ years budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• 3+ years in operational or performance management with project tracking.
• Experience delivering services in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• PMP or FMP certification held or pursued.
• Proficient with MS Office suite including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of stationary engineers, building operators, and trade subcontractors.
• Oversee technical operations including boilers, chillers, plumbing, and safety systems.
• Manage annual equipment shutdowns and maintenance schedules.
• Drive capital project planning and risk management.
• Maintain relationships with clients, customers and stakeholders; ensure compliance with contracts.
• Develop SOPs, annual protocols, training programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in budgets and financial controls; manage invoicing and inventory.
• Prepare monthly and bi-yearly performance reports and track KPIs.
• Lead quality and health & safety audits and corrective actions.
• Oversee contract renewals with service providers and vendors.
• Mentor teams across departments and drive accountability.
• Conduct quarterly documentation audits and ensure alignment with agreements.
• Support regional business development opportunities and risk mitigation.

Skills

Operations management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

PMP or FMP certification

Healthcare environment experience

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP or FMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any given time. We strive to provide our employees with more than just a job—we offer meaningful opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love.

For over 75 years, the companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that play a vital role in our economy and local communities. That's something we're truly proud of:

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong technical background in facility management to oversee operations across a campus setting. This role requires hands-on experience managing building systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring contract compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a client focus, strategic insight, operational excellence, and a proactive approach to lifecycle management, capital projects, and stakeholder engagement and communication.

The successful candidate with support the Dexterra team in ensuring contract compliance, performance monitoring, financial reporting and management, lifecycle and capital planning and service excellence in the delivery of facilities management services.

This role focuses on driving continuous improvement through coaching and feedback across all stakeholders. It also includes direct oversight of directly employed staff and subcontractors to deliver a full range of services that may include building services and maintenance, retail food services, janitorial, environmental services, roads grounds, landscaping services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of stationary engineers and building operators, and trade subcontractors.
• Oversee all technical operations including boilers, chillers, plumbing, biohazard safety systems, and client equipment across multiple buildings.
• Manage annual equipment shutdowns and planned maintenance schedules.
• Ensure effective capital project planning, equipment replacement, and technical risk management.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Clients, Customers, Stakeholders and municipal bylaw offices.
• Oversee scope of work development, including SOPs, annual protocols, training programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets and financial controls.
• Manage invoicing, inventory, and accounting practices, including warranty and lifecycle documentation, including minor works and change orders.
• Prepare and deliver Monthly and Bi-Yearly Performance Reports, and track KPIs for operational efficiency.
• Lead quality and health & safety audits, ensuring compliance and implementing corrective measures.
• Manage operational service provider contracts and renewals (non-FM vendors).
• Lead and support team performance across departments, fostering accountability and development.
• Conduct quarterly documentation audits across departments and ensure alignment with Project Agreement terms.
• Participate business development opportunities within the region.
• Identify potential risks to deliverables and lead mitigation efforts.
• Develop and implement business continuity strategies in collaboration with department heads.
• Ensure profitability and continuous improvement in all areas of facility operations (P3) contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry/work experience.
• 5+ years managing operations / teams
• 5+ years in budgeting and financial reporting at the department head level.
• 3+ years in operational or performance management, including project tracking.
• Experience in service delivery in a healthcare environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Skilled in gathering business requirements and documentation.
• Familiarity with full product lifecycle and supporting methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and change management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results in complex and dynamic environments.
• PMP or FMP certification.
• Experience managing projects and working with various government levels.
• Knowledge of operating a Public Private Partnerships

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A place where people matter, not only at work but in the community.
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and advancement within a national organization.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and operational performance.
• Exposure to complex transit and public infrastructure environments.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.