We are looking for a P3 Operations Manager

Bouygues Energies and Services Canada is now part of the Equans group, a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries, with 90,000 employees working on 5 continents. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint.

We design, implement, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused on the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en

Job Summary

As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight of a healthcare facility in Surrey, BC. You will be responsible for operational staff, budgets, and building operations including maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. You will also oversee health and safety, and full compliance with the service agreement. You will be leading a team of Operations and Maintenance professionals, working with them to ensure the P3 contract is being serviced. The ideal candidate brings proven experience overseeing a P3 contract, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and previous experience managing unionized employees.

Scope of duties & Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of HVAC, electricity, data, gas, water and sewage for operations
• Oversees the inspection of systems and equipment for conformance with operational standards and regulations.
• Perform field observations and regular audits of building components. Prepare routine and special system operation reports.
• Develops maintenance budget projections. Monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
• Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures where there are no negative impact to KPI’s or client confidence.
• Oversee and conduct quality audits related to the start-up and shut down of major building equipment, water treatment, employee duties, diesel generator, fire alarm, life safety tests, regular maintenance activities (i.e. filter and belt changing).
• Assists with maintaining supplies inventory by checking electrical and mechanical material stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders; reviewing and approving invoices.
• Directly manages unionized employees in the maintenance department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems, interviewing, hiring, and training employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Manages high level client meetings and reports that align with the Project Agreement.
• Works well with Projects team managing Changes and Lifecycle projects.

Health & Safety

• Inform and train employees about EQUANS safety rules.
• Implement equipment and procedures to ensure compliance with EQUANS rules including, among others, risk analysis before performing a task.
• Ensure all staff and contractors follow Confined Space and Safe Work procedures.
• Maintain a safety culture throughout the site.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance level.
• 10+ years’ experience managing a large facility – P3 experience is preferred.
• Experience overseeing a government portfolio / property is preferred.
• Experience of being responsible for operational, life cycle & capital budgets.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), HVAC, refrigeration, BAS (building automation systems).
• Exposure to soft facilities management.
• Leadership with excellent influencing and persuasion skills;
• Organizational skills (priority management);
• Be a good coach, mobilizing and inspiring his/her team, with demonstrated skills in employee management and customer service.
• Ability to apply occupational health and safety policies and programs.
• Experience with CMMS and BMCS (DDC) systems.

What Equans offer you

• Group insurance
• Annual bonus program
• A group pension plan
• Balance between work and personal life
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

At Equans, our employees contribute by fully expressing their attributes, skills and personalities, and grasping the opportunity to grow as individuals and to help the company grow. That is why we work hard to identify and uncover our talented employees, developing their potential by empowering them and putting their talents to use.

Come join one of the largest Facility Management companies and apply today!

Salary range: 110K-135K