Facility Asset Management Engineer

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

Key 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

Qualifications and Skills:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• 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  

Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.  Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.  

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Extended health and dental coverage   
  • Health and wellness spending account   
  • Life and disability 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

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.  

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.