Manager, Engineering and Infrastructure Renewal

Technical Leadership

Provides senior engineering expertise and technical leadership for infrastructure renewal, major repairs and maintenance projects.

Reviews engineering designs, technical documentation and project requirements to ensure alignment with operational needs, applicable standards and University requirements.

Provides technical advice to internal stakeholders, project teams, consultants and contractors on infrastructure systems, design requirements and project issues.

Evaluates technical options and recommends solutions to address complex infrastructure, maintenance and operational challenges.

Leads the review of project design documents and functions as the SME on behalf of the Maintenance division for all new builds and/or major capital projects prepared by the Planning Design and Construction team.

Provides technical leadership to the Energy and Infrastructure and Central Plant staff in addressing complex infrastructure, operational and maintenance issues.

Collaborates with the Sustainability Office and Energy team to establish, plan, prioritize and implement projects in support of University carbon reduction goals.

Infrastructure Renewal

Provides leadership on infrastructure and maintenance projects from concept to design to final commissioning and user handover along with the Facilities leadership team.

Serves as a key subject matter expert in all infrastructure projects and maintenance engineering projects.

Provides advice on feasibility, scope and potential impacts of infrastructure renewal and maintenance initiatives to the Executive Director, Facilities and Director, Energy and Infrastructure.

Oversees the design of infrastructure renewal and maintenance projects with a wide range of complexities, including heating, cooling, hot/cold domestic water, processed water, HVAC, electrical and related systems.

Collaborates with Plant Operations staff to develop and apply consistent contract management practices across infrastructure projects.

Project Management

Leads the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure renewals and maintenance projects from project conception through completion and handover according to methodologies defined by UW and Plant Operations.

Provides oversight and direction of contractors, consultants, project teams, and internal subject matter experts during all phases of project procurement to support successful project delivery.

Establishes project scope, objectives, schedules, resources, budgets, risks and success measures in collaboration with project sponsors and stakeholders.

Monitors project progress, risks, issues, resources and outcomes and provides recommendations or escalates matters requiring management decision.

Supports procurement and contract management activities in accordance with University policies, applicable legislation and project requirements.

Ensures project outcomes and requirements align with University and departmental priorities and identifies and communicates the operational impacts of project implementation, including potential disruptions to campus operations, teaching and research.

Builds effective working relationships with University leaders, project sponsors and internal partners to support project governance, decision-making and successful outcomes.

Facilitates project communication, stakeholder engagement, governance, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

People Leadership

Provides leadership and direction to direct reports, establishing priorities and allocating work in alignment with project demands, operational requirements, employee capabilities, development needs, and available resources.

Manages employee performance, development, and workplace matters in accordance with University policies and applicable collective agreements.

Coaches and develops employees to support effective project delivery, technical practice and continuous improvement.

Fosters a collaborative, service-oriented, continuous improvement-focused work environment.

Health and Safety

Ensures infrastructure renewal and maintenance projects comply with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations, codes, standards and University requirements.

Identifies and addresses health, safety, and environmental risks associated with project design, construction and implementation. Promotes safe work practices and supports a culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility within the assigned area.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities.