building operations manager

Facility Operations & Planning ManagerPosition Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Procurement and Real Estate ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($123,587.51 - $145,395.95 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Procurement and Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Facility Operations & Planning Manager who will provide leadership and technical expertise in the planning, management, and operation of Metro Vancouver?s Head Office facility and other sites as required. This position oversees a comprehensive asset and space management program, ensuring that facilities are maintained in optimal operating condition while supporting organizational growth, service continuity, and sustainability objectives. Working closely with the Program Manager, Facilities, this position contributes to long-term strategic, financial and asset management planning, including capital forecasting, lifecycle management, and stewardship of operating and capital budgets. You are a facilities expert that is highly motivated to be the lead for planning and delivering complex facility, renovation, and space planning projects; administering service and consulting contracts; coordinating procurement processes; and developing building use strategies, space standards, and occupancy plans. You are a supportive leader that is committed to developing staff through fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. The Facility Operations & Planning Manager reports to the Program Manager, Facilities. This role: Works closely with the Program Manager to establish overall priorities and contributes to the development of long-term strategic and financial plans for the Head Office Facility and other sites as required. Implements and oversees a comprehensive long-term asset management program, including planning, acquisition, lifecycle management, and disposition of assets. Supports the planning and scheduling of major and minor capital expenditures, including annual budgeting and long-term financial planning. Supervises, directs and develops staff monitoring performance in accordance with goals and objectives. Ensures adherence to corporate policies, practices, and collective agreements. Leads through coaching, mentoring, and guidance, emphasizing professional growth, well-being, and development of leadership, supervisory and technical skills. Builds and sustains a flexible and engaged workforce by encouraging learning and development opportunities. Participates in the development and implementation of building use strategies and plans and liaises with client departments to gather requirements; prepares forecasts for future space needs and develops preliminary space plans. Coordinates the development of schematic plans and conceptual design proposals and develops office design and space standards. Coordinates working relationships with staff and external contacts such as consultants, contractors, developers, and other agencies. Plans, coordinates, and implements renovations, office reconfigurations, furniture acquisitions, and moving projects, including project budgets. Develops and maintains a variety of records, reports databases, and budget tracking tools. Performs complex technical and project management work related to ensure Metro Vancouver?s Head Office facility, and other sites as required, are maintained in optimal operating condition. Participates in managing facility projects, and administering service contracts, including property management, food services, and a range of non-trader vendors. Develops long term building support policies and space occupancy plans, and develops work plans project schedules, and resource allocations for review and approval. Supports both long-term corporate and departmental initiatives, planning, and day-to-day operations and maintenance. Provides guidance to staff and contractors on technical iss