BGIS Looking for Engineering Program Manager at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Engineering Program Manager will be a member of the leadership team on the account and provide value by increasing knowledgeable buyer capacity during the development of the building management plan as well as by supporting project delivery services during project initiation.

Additionally, they will help develop and maintain a library of detailed Scopes of Work or Performance Specification for critical and high-risk projects as well as maintenance contracts. The position will collaborate with account specific leads, including National Director of Operations and the procurement team with various maintenance contract development activities in technical capacity.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Related Research

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of building components and associated systems.

Project Capital Planning and Review

• Work with multi-disciplinary team of facility management professionals and technicians to develop short and long-term capital planning for existing facilities.
• Assist with preparation of Project Justifications and Project Descriptions during planning phase.
• Support Project Delivery Services, acting in owners engineer capacity, during project initiation and planning by reviewing statement of work, feasibility reports, schedule, estimates, and design specifications, from 3rd party consultants.

Cost Estimation

• Utilize standard cost estimating software (RS Means) to establish baseline estimates.

Manage Consulting Services

• Review statements of work for consulting services.
• Achieve 3rd party consultant savings by providing expertise to the Property Managers with initial review of problem statements, including on-site reviews and determining the criticality of the problem statement (urgent, emergency or plan for planning year Building Management Plan).
• Collaborate with account specific leads, including National Director of Operations and the procurement team with various maintenance contract development activities in technical capacity.

Review Drawings and Specification

• Review drawings and specification on an as required basis.

Inspections / Audits / Investigations

• Conduct and validate, within their region, regular technical inspections/audits on maintenance tasks completed by 3rd party vendors or in-house technicians. This includes, but not limited to, reports and certifications provided by the 3rd party vendors.
• Evaluate technical maintenance processes and 3rd party vendor Technical Scopes of Work, for compliance with the contract mandate.
• Participate in technical investigations related to non-conformances, deviations, or critical failures. Works with Property Management team to perform Root Cause Analysis and validate recommended corrective action.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma with 7+ year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of building electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards.
• Ability to liaison with Authority Having Jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Able to monitor costs, including control of project schedules. Knowledge of Cost Estimating software (e.g. RS Means);
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Strong organization skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior customer interface experience.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages preferred.
• Proficiency with computer Tools.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Engineering Technologist certification in good standing or Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in good standing required.
• LEED certified and/or knowledge of sustainable development and energy efficiency principles is an asset.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

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