Capital Asset Manager (Alberta, 1-Year Contract)

Job summary

The Capital Asset Manager oversees capital projects, budgets, and renovations for a portfolio of long-term care homes. They are responsible for coordinating with consultants, managing contractors, and ensuring building maintenance standards are met across the assigned region.

Job details

Job Description Reporting to the Senior Director, Asset Manager, the Capital Asset Manager will oversee capital projects, capital budgets, renovations, and expansions for a portfolio of long-term care homes. This role involves directing the scope, design, development, estimating, tendering, and contract management of various projects in collaboration with consultants and third-party engineers. Additionally, the Capital Asset Manager will support the effective and efficient maintenance of residences in their assigned region. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and sites and will apply project management principles while providing strategic operational insight to stakeholders. This position will be based remotely in Alberta, with candidates ideally based in the Calgary area, with regular travel to assigned sites throughout the Southern Alberta region, and quarterly travel to our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid work environment. Key responsibilities include: * Manage a portfolio of capital projects across multiple long-term care homes, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. * Develop and support annual capital budgets, forecasts, and building asset replacement plans. * Coordinate consultants, contractors, vendors, and third-party engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. * Assess building assets and infrastructure, identify lifecycle replacement needs, and provide recommendations to support long-term capital planning. * Monitor project expenditures, approvals, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and project documentation. * Partner with Executive Directors, Regional Directors, Environmental Services Managers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and execute capital initiatives. * Support unbudgeted capital requirements, emergency repairs, regulatory orders, and other critical facility-related needs. * Conduct regular site visits to assess building conditions, project progress, and maintenance practices while identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve efficiency. * Provide clear updates and recommendations to operational and senior leadership teams regarding project status, building conditions, risks, and future capital requirements. * Complete other duties as assigned. What we’re looking for: * Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, Facilities Management, a skilled trade, or a related field. * Minimum 5 years of experience in capital project management, construction, facilities management, property management, building operations, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience managing capital projects ranging from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar initiatives. * Strong knowledge of building construction, building systems (mechanical and electrical), asset lifecycle planning, and maintenance practices. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present recommendations to operational and senior leadership teams. * Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and project management skills in a fast-paced environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools. PMP designation, trade certification, engineering designation, or technologist credentials are considered assets. * Must possess a valid driver's licence, reliable transportation, and be able to travel throughout Southern Alberta. What Extendicare has to offer: At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect: * Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities * Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization * A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work. * Employee Family Assistance Program. * Robust benefits package Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. #ExtendicareDev TIME TYPE Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

The Capital Asset Manager oversees capital projects, budgets, and renovations for a portfolio of long-term care homes. They are responsible for coordinating with consultants, managing contractors, and ensuring building maintenance standards are met across the assigned region.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction, project, or facility management and possess a relevant degree or trade certification. Proficiency in building codes, mechanical/electrical systems, and project management software is required.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Continuous mentorship
• Support for life-long learning
• Growth opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Capital project management
• Budgeting
• Contract management
• Building design
• Construction management
• Facility management
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Blueprint reading
• Project scheduling
• Vendor management
• Risk management
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• MS Office
• MS Project
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Invoicing
• Management
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Asset Management
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Project Schedules
• Time Management
• Forecasting
• Facility Management
• Self-Motivation
• Building Management
• Home Health Care
• Commissioning
• Construction
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Compassion
• Long-Term Care
• Blueprinting
• Contract Management
• Change Orders
• Microsoft Project
• Quality Control
• Purchasing
• Renovation
• Electrical Systems
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Reviewing Applications
• Project Closure
• Accruals

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Capital Assets Manager
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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