Maintenance Foreman - Lead Client & Operations

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec in Calgary, AB is seeking a dedicated Foreman to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations, serving as the primary point of contact for the client. The role requires coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, managing site personnel and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual obligations.

Travel to client/project sites will be required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of maintenance or facilities experience with at least 5 years in a

Qualifications

• Journeyman Certification in a related trade (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical).
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance or facilities operations experience including 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Experience managing employees, trades personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Class 5 Driver License.
• Must pass extensive background check and drug & alcohol testing.
• Must obtain and maintain Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventive maintenance activities to ensure facility and equipment reliability.
• Manage and prioritize corrective maintenance and AWR work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate, schedule, oversee, and perform quality inspections of subcontractor services.
• Assign work orders and daily tasks to maintenance technicians, trades personnel, and other technical staff.
• Prepare and manage work schedules and shift rotations for maintenance staff and self.
• Request, coordinate, and oversee trade-specific maintenance, repair, and specialized service work.
• Lead and participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client.
• Manage after-hours calls, emergency service requests, and operational incidents.
• Administer site-specific access control, contractor onboarding, and safety orientation processes.
• Maintain site inventory, consumables, tools, and critical spare parts.
• Supervise all site employees and contractors, providing leadership and performance management.
• Monitor service performance to meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure 100% delivery of services and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Safety compliance

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Team management

Communication

Education

Journeyman Certification (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATCO Frontec in Calgary, AB is seeking a dedicated Foreman to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations, serving as the primary point of contact for the client. The role requires coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, managing site personnel and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and contractual obligations.

Travel to client/project sites will be required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of maintenance or facilities experience with at least 5 years in a