Dir Maint & Construction

This is a critical role in Parkland’s continued success and growth.  The role is accountable for the following:

Responsibility

• Coordinate best practices with regional Maintenance Managers, set policies and procedures, and implement programs to keep the department in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
• Implement Facility Management services in accordance with Company policies and procedures including preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and on demand work orders.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services. Identify resources needed by reviewing needs with appropriate management staff and allocate resources accordingly.
• Maintain inventory of machinery, parts, tools and equipment for the maintenance department, and order supplies and tools as necessary. Fill purchase orders and other documents for the procurement of parts.
• Ensure adherence to customer service standards. Work with maintenance staff to ensure that maintenance issues are dealt with in a timely manner and that proper follow-through is completed.
• Submit capital expenditure requests for equipment to the regional leadership, as applicable, for approval of expenditures. Assist in the preparation and collection of data for maintenance planning and budgeting. Monitor expenditures and ensure projects and maintenance is performed within the budgets set forth.
• Coordinate with regional leadership and Maintenance members on capital improvement, construction projects, remodels, and other special projects.
• Analyze data and make insightful decisions based upon said analysis.
• Assist with the construction of company operated locations. Produce prints, drawings, and specs to obtain bids on remodels or new construction building.
• Utilize property map that clearly identifies all utility cut-offs, the location of hydrants, gas mains and any other property safety information in order to perform maintenance or repairs.
• Demonstrate safe work and risk management practices. Communicate and enforce all safety and security issues. Report and process all employee and/or customer incidents or unsafe acts in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Ensure that confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines. Plan and carry out assignments, resolve conflicts that arise, inform and coordinate with others as expected. Ensure the technical accuracy of your work and maintain good working relations, both internal and external. Self-direction and motivation are also expected.
• Meet performance expectations and complete all duties as assigned.
• Frequent travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required; and,
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by developing, communicating, and growing team members, and assisting with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
• Must meet performance expectations. Must complete all duties as assigned.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Strong negotiation skills, with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and reacting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Strong leadership skills and presence; highly developed sense of accountability, track record for delivering results.
• Proven ability to build trust, credibility, and long-standing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently; and,
• Dedicated to the safety, development, and success of team members.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years previous experience in maintenance or engineering, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in personnel management, including hiring, supervision, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the retail fuel and convenience store sector preferred.
• Experience with maintenance or project management related software, such as EM is preferred. Must be comfortable navigating computer systems and software.
• Proven financial skills relating to budgets and business analysis.
• Business acumen with extensive knowledge of retail operations & merchandising.
• Strong project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; and,

Ability to travel to sites, stores, and regional offices up to 75%.