Manager, Capital Renewal

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation centre membership

Health and dental benefits

Pension

Job summary

Mount Royal University is seeking a Manager, Capital Renewal to lead a team delivering infrastructure renewal projects within campus facilities. You will oversee projects ranging from $50K to $10M, ensure safety and compliance, and report to the Director of Planning and Project Delivery.

The role requires 6–10 years of leadership and PM experience, along with experience in a unionized environment. Hybrid work model available; salary ranges from CAD 100,867 to CAD 139,194 per year.

Qualifications

• Requires PMP or equivalent with project management experience.
• Leads multi-project portfolio with budget oversight.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a portfolio of capital projects and manages key projects.
• Schedules and balances workload with other managers.
• Prepares and processes project documentation and close-out.
• Manages direct reports including performance and development.
• Ensures safety, code compliance, and quality throughout projects.

Skills

PMP Certification

Leadership

Budget management

Project scheduling

Education

University degree in PM/construction

PMP certification

Trades certificate

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Capital Renewal

Job Type

Permanent

Union

Management

Position Classification

MLV4 Management

Salary Grade

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

About this Position

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About the Department

Mount Royal University’s Facilities Management department is responsible for the planning, development, construction, design, operation, maintenance, safety, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Mount Royal's campus community. We plan and deliver campus projects, manage and optimize space, and provide the building operations, custodial and grounds services that support a safe, functional and welcoming campus for students, faculty and staff. Our team of professionals are dedicated to providing customer service excellence. Our staff respond to daily service requests and emergency/ priority situations as needed.

About the Role

This position is a full-time role working 35 hours per week.

The Manager, Capital Renewal Projects leads a team responsible for the execution of infrastructure renewal projects that will overhaul, replace, or modernize systems that enable the buildings to operate in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. These projects will be characterized by large budgets ($50K to $10M), strict timelines, and business continuity risks. Some projects are almost exclusively funded through the Capital Maintenance Renewal (CMR) program administered jointly by Alberta Infrastructure and Advanced Education. This relationship involves a high level of political visibility affecting the Government, the Board, and senior leadership.

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Project Delivery and working closely with other Facilities Management personnel, this position will manage the execution of multiple concurrent projects with individual budgets ranging from $50K to $10M.

Responsibilities

Project Portfolio Management and Planning

• Oversees a portfolio of capital projects and serves as the project manager of key projects as defined by complexity and criticality.
• Schedules and balances workload in conjunction with the Manager, Space Planning and Strategy.
• Develops or supports the creation of high-level project scopes through consultation with the requestors, recommends a method of accomplishment.
• Identifies synergies, conflicts, scheduling issues, and resource constraints to create, maintain, and communicate a multi-year perspective on project delivery needs.

Project Management

• Performs construction project management including record keeping, negotiating change orders, and conducting inspections for compliance with contract specifications including final acceptance inspections.
• Prepares and processes all required forms and documentation required to close out projects both fiscally and physically.
• Develops and prepares specifications, monitors service contracts, inspects for quality and adherence with specifications and certifies invoices for payment.
• Oversees contractors, Facilities Management staff and contract labour performing work on assigned projects.
• Tracks time and materials to ensure projects are accomplished within funding constraints and allowable performance periods.
• Prepares and evaluates Request for Proposal packages, bid reviews, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Represents the Director, Planning and Project Delivery as assigned in pre-design, pre-bid, pre-construction and progress review meetings regarding all funded contract projects.
• Maintains complete project documentation on assigned projects and provides periodic status briefings to the Director, Planning and Project Delivery and others, as required (including, but not limited to AVP, Facilities Management, project stakeholders, etc).

Management of Direct Reports

• Leadsby example, working within established policies and guidelines.
• Manages direct report Project Managers and Project Coordinators, ensuring oversight of budget, timelines and relationship management.
• Provides strong leadership including performance management, staff development, and development evaluations to direct reports.
• Provides relevant opportunities that enable employees to excel and create opportunities for succession planning.

Project Coordination

• Keeps abreast of MRU's constantly changing project environment, understands the complexities of individual projects, distill and document the critical points, and communicates with project teams regarding areas where the interests and activities of projects intersect.
• Ensures management, project managers, and teams within Facilities Management are aware of the activities in other projects.
• Seeks intervention opportunities to prevent conflicts around schedules, materials, and resources, minimizingthe number of service shut-downs, and identifying and exploiting opportunities for synergies.
• Ensures all work conducted is in compliance with the Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices. Has knowledge of and adheres to MRU safety systems, policies, procedures, and safe work guidelines.

Qualifications

• Trades certificate, PMP, or university degree augmented with project management experience, professional development, and on-the-job training.
• 6 to 10 years of applicable leadership and project management experience, with proven formal experiencesuccessfully leading and managing project teams.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment.
• Must have the capability to plan, coordinate, analyze, execute and document specific administrative and management functions with a sense of the long-term goals of the department.
• Working knowledge of construction procedures, code requirements, engineering and/or architectural background, computerized systems/software, building codes, fire and safety codes and requirements.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings.
• Complete the preparation of construction estimates.
• Proven ability to maintain, manage and prepare reports and records.
• Experience in various computer software systems (Google is an asset).
• Strong human/public relations abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Mental stamina, stress management and time management are required in managing multiple, concurrent and unrelated problems and challenges.
• Working conditions require physical effort due to the need to traverse 2.3M square feet of building space on a 118-acre campus in all weather conditions at any time of the day or night.
• During emergency situations, long working hours are required under conditions of high mental stress.
• Working conditions demand effort to climb ladders, traverse roof spaces, and enter confined spaces during all weather conditions at any time of the day or night.

Salary: $100,867 - 139,194 per annum

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.