Manager, Capital Projects

MANAGER, CAPITAL PROJECTS

Amica Senior Lifestyles

Full-Time

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles owns and operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. Offering Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, we combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities to deliver a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, we are driven by the desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. Joining Amica means you’ll experience a strong sense of belonging, purpose, possibility, and growth.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Director Operations Development, the Manager, Capital Projects provides the leadership and administrative direction regarding services and functions for the physical operation and maintenance of Amica Residences, ensuring the integrity, safety and sustainability of the property’s physical environment and systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring an annual $25M capital expenditure budget.
• Accountable for monitoring all capital projects assigned to the group:
  • Provide direction and technical guidance and support to maintain schedule and budget adherence, while ensuring projects are executed in accordance with increasing the value of the asset through comprehensive project management procedures, professional standards, and within financial parameters.
• Responsible for providing recommendations and professional guidance to resolve project related issues:
  • Reviewing all external consultant reports: ESA, PCA/BCA etc. and assist other Project Managers as necessary for capital planning.
  • Collaborate and support programs and processes that increase the value of the asset.
  • Mitigate risks as it relates to programs, equipment, building structures of the Amica portfolio.
• Manage and report the annual residences’ capital budget to ensure compliance month over month:
  • Set up reporting and tracking devices to assist in better controls for all end users.
  • Provide regular status reports of key performance indicators and milestones to be reported and presented monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• Create, support, and drive a robust Energy Management program.
• Have line of site of operating expenses that have direct correlation to supporting a strong and healthy capital expense program; preventative maintenance programs, inspections that will support an increased awareness of risk factors as it relates to building structure, machinery, equipment etc.
• Manage cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to maximize financial benefits.
• Collaborate and support Procurement Department as it relates to contracts that support the Residences operation of key service agreements (Elevators, Mechanical etc.)
• Have line of site on safety guidelines; consult with Amica Specialists and key vendors i.e. Structural Engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Proven project management and organization skills to drive a strategic vision.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, report writing and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully assess and implement process improvements.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, enthusiastic, resourceful and the ability to envision innovative solutions in a complex environment. Be capable of driving consensus and buy-in across a broad array of stakeholders.
• Highly effective ability to clearly communicate complex ideas, timelines, tasks and deadlines to parties at all levels.
• Demonstrated understanding of sector related code compliance (including, but not limited to RHRA, BCSLA, TSSA, Technical Safety BC, Fire & Building Codes)
• Have and maintain valid Driver’s License.
• Strong analytical skills to assist with problem solving as well as detailed reporting abilities.
• Skilled in math and/or finance and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage and communicate priorities.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Building Technology Construction Management, or closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Asset/Facilities Management and/or Project Management with history working in multi unit complex businesses in the Seniors Housing/Hospitality environments.
• Extensive experience in operational, project, and financial management.
• Experience with complex and varied technical assignments related to preventive maintenance, utilities, contracts, fiscal planning, improvement or repair of buildings, facilities or equipment
• Experience in energy saving programs.
• Robust skills in Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Have a proven record of working within a dynamic and collaborative team environment that exists to assist teams to grow.

Physical Requirements:

• Incumbent will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to travel to all residences for meetings events, and oversite. Required to work on-site during all seasons.