Contract Director

Edon Management; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Red Deer is seeking a Contract Director to oversee contractual obligations and operational excellence. This role requires proven experience in leading large teams and a strong background in contract management and KPI governance. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, manage budgets, and champion safety initiatives, contributing to the company's commitment to high-quality service. Candidates must reside in the Red Deer area and have the required qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in complex facilities or campus environments.
• Strong background in contract management, KPI governance, and budget accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-disciplinary team (60–80 employees) across operations, caretaking, and grounds.
• Ensure contract compliance and KPI delivery; manage reporting and governance.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and vendor management.

Skills

Contract management

KPI governance

Budget accountability

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Vendor management

Education

Post-secondary education

Certifications such as RPA, FMA, Power Engineering

Job description

Location: Red Deer
Full-Time | Permanent

Edon is anticipating growth in the Red Deer area and is looking for an experienced Contract Director. This leadership position will oversee contractual obligations and operational excellence. You’ll lead an integrated Operations, Caretaking, and Grounds organization to deliver safe, high‑quality service while deepening a client partnership. This position will also steward Edon’s comprehensive maintenance program and contribute to special initiatives.

Important Note: Applicants must reside in the Red Deer area to be considered.

Who are we?

To put it simply, we’ve been around for nearly 30 years in Alberta and have grown to be a player in the commercial property management market. Our Team services over 26 million sq. ft. of real estate in over 80 municipalities across the province. Together, we deliver complete building management solutions in partnership with our team members, clients, and subcontractors. This means we’re continually expanding services to meet client needs by providing caretaking, grounds, security, or project management solutions. We are proud to provide opportunities and career development to nearly 900 employees. These team members bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge that help make us successful.

At Edon, our goal is to foster an environment where every team member feels empowered, believing that a mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enhances our innovation and excellence. We recognize the value of a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

Explore more about us and watch the WHO WE ARE video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFxhN1hxLQI

Or visit our website: https://edonmgmt.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-disciplinary team (60–80 employees) across operations, caretaking, and grounds.
• Ensure contract compliance and KPI delivery; manage reporting and governance.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Build strong client relationships and represent Edon in governance meetings.
• Champion safety and compliance, embedding OHS best practices.
• Support key research, learning, sustainability and building efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in complex facilities or campus environments.
• Strong background in contract management, KPI governance, and budget accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Safety leadership experience; COR/ISO familiarity is an asset.
• Procurement & vendor management familiarity (service agreements, tendering, rate management).
• Post-secondary education preferred; certifications such as RPA, FMA, Power Engineering are considered assets.