This role will focus on facilities and asset management by incorporating technological improvements, maintaining accurate asset inventories, supporting lifecycle planning, and measuring key performance indicators related to the construction, maintenance, condition, and performance of municipal infrastructure and facilities. The incumbent will also be responsible for a wide range of activities aimed at supporting the department and contributing to its success, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, project management, analyzing, reporting, and process improvement (such as ongoing reviews of programs and processes to maximize operating efficiencies).

Major Responsibilites

Facilities

• Assisting management of all phases of municipal facility construction and renovation projects, including design, procurement, and construction.
• Prepares and administers a comprehensive maintenance program for all facilities using proven industry standards. Maintains a detailed maintenance log for all municipal facilities.
• Manages assigned budgets including development, forecasting, and reporting of variations.
• Assist in capital development planning as it relates to municipal facilities.
• Provide technical expertise for various areas of responsibility vital to the day-to-day operations of the Town's facilities.
• Deals independently and directly with Department heads, developers, consultants, contractors, and the public in answering questions, enquiries or providing information on a wide range of building operations topics.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness in the areas of applicable codes and regulations as they pertain to facilities.
• Assign tasks to contractors and coordinate several projects or programs concurrently.
• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to preliminary design, estimates, tenders, review, and planning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of asset management life-cycle programs (asset planning, asset construction/acquisition, operating and maintaining, asset monitoring, end of life, refurbishment or asset disposal.
• Assist in the development of the department's infrastructure management program, planning and drafting of the capital works, deferred and reserve budgets.
• Maintain asset programs and inventory, including repairs, replacements and alternations of critical building components in the Town of Shediac's asset management software in conjunction with asset management team.
• Works closely with the Engineering team and associated department head on renovation or new construction and upgrades projects to identify project needs, interface during design, construction and commissioning of municipal facility projects.
• Prepares terms of reference for request for proposals for building condition assessment and related programs such as investigations, consulting services etc. for all building components.
• Manages and maintains accessibility assessments with regards to municipal facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and recommendations: including annual operations and capital budget, asset management reports, infrastructure reports, standard operations procedures, etc.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of contractors, suppliers and consultants engaged by the Town's for the duration of projects.
• Provide technical support the town's staff and contract employees on work related to the facilities department.
• Interface with IT support group for all building related IT system issues, upgrades & modifications.
• Fills in during the absence of the Director of Operations and Engineering for all building related matters.

Asset Management

• Facilitate annual discussion between facility departments to plan short and long-term strategies regarding capital upgrades for all municipal infrastructure (facilities, streets, water system & fleet), analysis of properties considering financial indicators, market analysis and long-term project plans.
• Manage documentation that provides support for infrastructure funding based upon such issues as specific asset management principles including, asset inventory, lifecycle needs, financial strategies, infrastructure risk management, state of infrastructure needs and replacement costing.
• Develops and maintains services levels with user groups. Evaluates identified growth impacts on existing assets.
• Recommends to the Directors on prioritizing programs such as preventative maintenance, life cycle, etc.
• Act as a coordinator within the Asset Management Team, supporting the development and execution of asset management strategies, applicable to all municipal infrastructure.
• Assist the Finance Department by providing infrastructure data required to establish depreciation and condition of tangible capital asset on the town's statement of financial position.
• Assist the Finance Department with providing recommendations regarding required short- and long-term capital planning, funding shortfalls, asset backlog, for the Town's owned facilities.
• Facilitates and manages processes including researching, developing recommending, and implementing up-to-date and innovative systems, technologies, methodologies, and procedures for use in infrastructure asset management, including adoption of ''best practices".

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Broad knowledge of the objectives, principles and practices of municipal operations particularly as applied to building management, operating processes, workflow, planning, budgeting, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and structures. Strong problem-solving abilities required.
• Ability to perform technical research, develop administrative procedures, and perform administrative assignments.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written and the ability to present comprehensive reports in a committee type forum.
• Possesses strong knowledge of architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems.
• Must have the ability to understand construction plans / technical plans and specifications.
• Must have thorough knowledge of regulations, local, provincial and national codes and materials and methods used in building construction, operations and maintenance.
• Provides innovative solutions to problems of varying complexity.
• Must have demonstrated ability to effectively utilize various administrative computer programs (Microsoft Office 365, GIS).
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written French and have a good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications):

• Holds a technical diploma in Building Engineering Technology or an equivalent course accredited by the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists for building services.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain status of Professional Technologist (PTech) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).

Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in building services, engineering technology, and/or building construction is preferred; however, candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong qualifications and relevant expertise.
• Must have experience in work requiring time management and scheduling of multiple projects and tasks to achieve goals.