Head of Building Operations and Asset Performance

Allied REIT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Retirement savings plan

Volunteer day

Job summary

Allied REIT is seeking a seasoned operations leader to oversee performance, reliability, and asset stewardship of its real estate portfolio. You will manage building systems, maintenance programs, and capital planning while driving sustainability initiatives and vendor performance.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop high-performing teams, set standards, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to optimize asset value and tenant experiences in a dynamic urban portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial real estate operations, facility management, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience managing managers and multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, BAS, life safety, electrical, plumbing, and building envelope components.
• Experience leading capital projects, building upgrades, tenant improvement projects, and redevelopment initiatives.
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets, forecasting, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes, fire codes, electrical standards, health and safety legislation, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles, energy management, ESG initiatives, and related certification programs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, operating standards, and applicable legislation, including health and safety, environmental, and life safety requirements.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives across the portfolio in alignment with Allied’s National Operating Framework.
• Serve as the senior operational subject matter expert, providing guidance to leadership and acting as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
• Oversee all aspects of building operations, maintenance, commissioning, and asset performance, including HVAC, BAS, life safety, electrical, plumbing, elevators, and building envelope systems.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with asset strategies and business objectives.
• Establish, monitor, and report on operational performance metrics, KPIs, utility consumption, sustainability targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead building condition assessments, lifecycle planning, asset management strategies, and long-term capital planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with Property Management, Leasing, Construction, Development, and Portfolio Operations teams to support capital projects, tenant improvements, and occupancy readiness.
• Champion sustainability, ESG, wellness, and certification initiatives, including BOMA, LEED, and WELL programs.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Allied REIT is seeking a seasoned operations leader to oversee performance, reliability, and asset stewardship of its real estate portfolio. You will manage building systems, maintenance programs, and capital planning while driving sustainability initiatives and vendor performance.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop high-performing teams, set standards, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to optimize asset value and tenant experiences in a dynamic urban portfolio.