Superintendent, Facilities Project Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Superintendent, Facilities Project Management!
Permanent, Full time, On Site
Join a forward-thinking Facilities Management team where your leadership experience and expertise in building management truly matter. In this role, you'll lead a team of Project Managers, oversee facility-related capital programs, and ensure our assets are planned, prioritized, and positioned for long-term success. If you are a strategic leader who values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Facilities Project Managers to ensure high-quality and efficient delivery of work.
- Delegate assignments, monitor progress, and maintain accountability for timelines, quality standards, and compliance.
- Support staff through performance management, training plans, and ongoing feedback to foster a culture of safety, respect, communication, and productivity.
- Guide your team in assessing existing infrastructure, including condition, lifecycle expectations, and future suitability.
- Translate building management insights into prioritized project rankings and long-term asset strategies.
- Participate in developing and evaluating strategic and operational business plans, capital forecasts, and Realty Asset Management Planning (RAMP).
- Assist with preparing, monitoring, and reporting on capital and operating budgets.
- Lead the delivery of the City's realty project management program.
- Provide consistent leadership, direction, and communication to Project Managers to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Oversee the development of technical options analysis, business cases, and proposals that support evidence-based decision-making.
- Administer procurement processes for design and construction services.
- Manage contractor performance, ensuring safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to City standards.
- Ensure all work meets applicable legislation, building codes, electrical/mechanical standards, and City policies.
- Maintain and ensure accessibility of facility construction, telecommunications, and space management standards.
- Ensure environmental, safety, and equipment records are compliant with regulatory requirements.
What you bring
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, and develop a team of Project Managers.
- Expertise in building management, asset lifecycle planning, and prioritizing facility-related capital projects.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, construction project management, and applicable codes and standards (building, mechanical, electrical, safety, communications).
- Understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies in asset and facilities management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and collaboration.
- Ability to interpret directives, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn City-specific software systems.
- Strong risk-management abilities, including identifying and mitigating project risks and opportunities.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental Management System standards.
Qualifications
- A recognized two-year diploma in business administration or a program with a technical emphasis in facilities technologies.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities or project management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
- Experience managing facility-related capital projects and leading PM teams.
- A background in building management, asset planning, and prioritizing capital work.
- Certified or eligibility to obtain a certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is considered an asset.
- Professional membership in a related facilities or trades association is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
- Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
- Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, health, dental, retirement plans and more.
- Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $94,400 per year
- Relocation assistance available: Relocation Assistance is available for the successful candidate. We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat
This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.
#brightideas
#LI-KH1
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
Superintendent, Facilities Project Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Superintendent, Facilities Project Management!
Permanent, Full time, On Site
Join a forward-thinking Facilities Management team where your leadership experience and expertise in building management truly matter. In this role, you'll lead a team of Project Managers, oversee facility-related capital programs, and ensure our assets are planned, prioritized, and positioned for long-term success. If you are a strategic leader who values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your key responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Facilities Project Managers to ensure high-quality and efficient delivery of work.
- Delegate assignments, monitor progress, and maintain accountability for timelines, quality standards, and compliance.
- Support staff through performance management, training plans, and ongoing feedback to foster a culture of safety, respect, communication, and productivity.
- Guide your team in assessing existing infrastructure, including condition, lifecycle expectations, and future suitability.
- Translate building management insights into prioritized project rankings and long-term asset strategies.
- Participate in developing and evaluating strategic and operational business plans, capital forecasts, and Realty Asset Management Planning (RAMP).
- Assist with preparing, monitoring, and reporting on capital and operating budgets.
- Lead the delivery of the City's realty project management program.
- Provide consistent leadership, direction, and communication to Project Managers to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Oversee the development of technical options analysis, business cases, and proposals that support evidence-based decision-making.
- Administer procurement processes for design and construction services.
- Manage contractor performance, ensuring safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to City standards.
- Ensure all work meets applicable legislation, building codes, electrical/mechanical standards, and City policies.
- Maintain and ensure accessibility of facility construction, telecommunications, and space management standards.
- Ensure environmental, safety, and equipment records are compliant with regulatory requirements.
What you bring
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide, and develop a team of Project Managers.
- Expertise in building management, asset lifecycle planning, and prioritizing facility-related capital projects.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, construction project management, and applicable codes and standards (building, mechanical, electrical, safety, communications).
- Understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies in asset and facilities management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and collaboration.
- Ability to interpret directives, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn City-specific software systems.
- Strong risk-management abilities, including identifying and mitigating project risks and opportunities.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental Management System standards.
Qualifications
- A recognized two-year diploma in business administration or a program with a technical emphasis in facilities technologies.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities or project management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
- Experience managing facility-related capital projects and leading PM teams.
- A background in building management, asset planning, and prioritizing capital work.
- Certified or eligibility to obtain a certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is considered an asset.
- Professional membership in a related facilities or trades association is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
- Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
- Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, health, dental, retirement plans and more.
- Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $94,400 per year
- Relocation assistance available: Relocation Assistance is available for the successful candidate. We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat
This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.
#brightideas
#LI-KH1
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.