Property Manager

Manitoulin Transport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Calgary seeks a Facility Manager to oversee repairs and maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management and facility oversight, along with strong interpersonal and budget control skills. Responsibilities include coordinating contractors and managing annual maintenance budgets, as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers competitive wages and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Profit-Sharing Opportunities

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in construction or facility management.
• Experience with contractors and suppliers in building construction.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor repairs and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers for maintenance work.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets for repair projects.
• Liaise with Property Managers for best practices.

Skills

Construction management

Budget control

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Technical understanding of HVAC/electrical systems

Software proficiency (MS Office, AutoCAD)

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., FMP, CFM, PMP)

Job description

Company Description

Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on‑time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 60 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.

Job Description

• Initiate, plan, execute and monitor major and minor repairs and maintenance activities for buildings, site improvements and associated works at the company locations.


• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and other vendors providing services and materials for repair and maintenance work including identifying work required (planned and reactive); soliciting quotes and proposals; evaluating quotes and proposals; awarding contracts and issuing purchase orders; ensuring that required contracts and other documentation required is provided and properly maintained; processing invoices for payments; checking on quality of work provided.


• Communicate and coordinate requirements for repairs and maintenance with the responsible persons at the site to ensure problems are understood, and addressed in a timely manner.


• Assist Corporate Facility Manager in preparing annual budgets for repair and maintenance projects and provide follow‑up reports and information (verbal and written) regarding work completed throughout the year at regular intervals as requested by CFM.


• Liaise with other Property Managers and CFM to determine best practices for repair and maintenance activities and share information about materials, methods and activities.


• Assist senior management in search for new properties as required.


• Advise CFM on methods to improve operations that may affect property repairs and maintenance to reduce costs, improve working conditions or reduce risk for hazardous situations.


• Assist CFM to prepare plans for new construction such as new buildings or site improvements, building additions or renovations and provide ongoing project coordination to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, and meets the required specifications and expected level of quality.


• Visit sites and inspect buildings on a regular basis to check on work completed, overall condition of the property and report to the CFM.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in construction of commercial buildings as a contractor, property/facility manager, superintendent or project manager/coordinator or similar supervisory role related to repairs and maintenance of commercial or industrial properties.


• Experience dealing with suppliers and contractors typically involved in building or site improvement construction.


• Strong cost analysis/budget control skills.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Strong knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements and codes


• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications used for construction.


• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, Fire Systems and plumbing.


• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including extensive use of e‑mail.


• Ability to work with computers to access information about materials and products including good understanding of Internet browsers and associated software.


• Ability to function at intermediate level with MS Office programs such as Word and Excel (or Google DOCS and SHEETS) and Adobe Acrobat.


• Knowledge and ability to use other software such as computer‑aided facility management and AutoCAD or similar computer‑assisted drafting programs.


• Relevant professional qualifications such as: FMP, CFM, RPA and PMP, would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages


• Comprehensive Benefits Program


• Profit‑Sharing Opportunities


• Rewarding Careers


• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement