Facility Asset Management Engineer

Strathcona County • Sherwood Park, AB

5d • CA$89,180 - CA$111,420 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to optimize the performance, sustainability, and longevity of our community’s essential facilities and building systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity as a Facility Asset Management Engineer where your expertise will assist with the ongoing development, implementation and operation of Strathcona County’s facility asset management program. This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months.

Requirements

• Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Engineering Technology or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience, or a Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years related experience
• Certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), or a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); consideration will be given to an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
• A minimum of 5 years working in facility asset management with direct experience with facility condition assessments, developing written condition reports with formal recommendations for facility systems improvement, or 5 years' experience with developing detailed facility designs
• In-depth knowledge of the Alberta Safety Code, construction and facility terminology and OHS regulations
• Extensive knowledge of facility building systems, facility asset management industry practices, building construction design and construction industry practice and standards
• Proven experience in operating a facility lifecycle or asset management program and managing projects with technical teams of specialty consultants
• Experience in project strategic assessment and business case development
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral presentations
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external client groups, as well as navigate high pressure and politically sensitive issues
• Excellent project and contract management knowledge supplemented with formal training
• Extensive knowledge of construction management and administrative practices using public tendering procedures
• Proficient with AssetPlanner, Bluebeam Revu Software, Microsoft Project, Sharepoint, Excel and Word for extensive preparation of specifications, reports and project plans
• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Nice To Haves

• of sustainable building practices and ensures overall compliance of the design and construction teams to the County sustainability standards for new construction

Responsibilities

• Assist with the on-going development, implementation and operation of Strathcona County’s facility asset management and life cycle program
• Perform data collection of all building systems, develop inventory and assist in the development of asset management programs and reports
• Identify, quantify, and evaluate the existing conditions of all building systems and provide lifecycle analysis for replacement, costing and risks
• Assist in the development of benchmarks of all facilities and building systems for reliability and durability
• Work with the Manager to develop project scope, cost estimates and priorities for current and future needs
• Establish a successful lifecycle program utilizing asset management principles
• Provide recommendations that ensure the Facility Condition Index (FCI) is maintained within reasonable benchmarks
• Assist in preparation of capital budget requirements for capital lifecycle projects following the corporate financial planning timelines and submission requirements
• Plan the execution of life cycle projects and development of building designs and construction methods to current safety and code standards
• Assist in development of strategies to mitigate risks identified for each facility and lifecycle project in addition to developing prioritization tools for scoring project priorities
• Assist with system operational problems by providing guidance through detailed review and development of possible solutions that are compliant with the land use bylaw and building codes requirements
• Frequent stakeholder engagement with facility operations and clients to ensure accurate details are captured and consistently maintained in the AssetPlanner software
• Complete consultant agreements & perform contract management services for agreements related to planning activities and studies
• Provide recommendations that address building system issues such as envelope, mechanical, electrical, structural, life safety & special systems as well as providing guidance in problem solving, coordination between stakeholder objectives, bylaw or building code requirements and/or municipal strategic objectives
• Develop project estimates, establish budgets and review potential grant funding opportunities
• Development of long-term capital works programs that consider various client priorities and financial constraints
• Provide expert advice to internal clients on facility enhancement benefits and trade-offs

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life and insurance
• Retirement and pension programs
• Earned day off program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree