Building maintenance manager

Salary :

Activity area : Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Logistics and procurement, Production and engineering

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal

Recruiter : Audrey Chretien

Contact us : achretien@st-amour.com

Job description :

A large company in the real state is looking for a senior maintenance building manager. Reporting to the board of managers, the major responsibility would be:

• Oversee and coordinate building maintenance, repairs and renovations.
• Oversee and coordinate tenant improvements and estimate cost for same.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to ensure all facilities operate smoothly.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety and building codes.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and oversee external contractors.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and implement preventive measures.
• Oversee security, janitorial, snow removal and landscaping services.
• Manage facility budgets, track expenses and forecast maintenance costs.
• Lead and train the facilities team to ensure efficiency and high performance.
• Ensure all equipment, HVAC systems and utilities are in good working order.
• Communication with tenants.

Skills and qualifications :

The ideal candidate will have a technical understanding of construction, strong communication skills and leadership qualities.

The requirement for the position are:

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, building and fire codes, permits and environmental standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Physical ability to inspect properties and oversee maintenance tasks.