Facilities Operations Manager: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Harvard Developments; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Developments in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its facility maintenance team. You will oversee daily operations for over 1 million sq ft of mixed-use properties, drive safety, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, and coordinating maintenance and external trades. You will need strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel northern Alberta as needed.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years leading building operations with customer service focus.
• Experience with large-scale capital projects and maintenance planning.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams and coordinating external trades to ensure safety and reliability.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing budgets and schedules.
• Develop and implement annual maintenance plans and reporting.
• Support procurement, best-value decisions, and long-range capital planning.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team with strong values.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & OH&S

Budgeting & Cost Control

Team Development

Procurement & Value Engineering

Vendor & Trades Coordination

Microsoft Office

Customer Service Focus

Communication & Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvard Developments in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its facility maintenance team. You will oversee daily operations for over 1 million sq ft of mixed-use properties, drive safety, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, and coordinating maintenance and external trades. You will need strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel northern Alberta as needed.