Employment Opportunity

Director, Building Infrastructure and Projects

ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE

Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university- acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province’s premier post-secondary institutions.

POSITION

Title:

Director, Building Infrastructure and Projects

Reporting to:

Director General

Classification:

Management

Status:

Regular, full-time

Working Hours:

35 hours per week

Annual Salary:

$103,121.00 - $137,492.00

Start Date:

As soon as possible

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Director of Building Infrastructure and Projects oversees long-term asset management, as well as the planning, development, and execution of major infrastructure projects. The role ensures that buildings, equipment, and grounds meet support pedagogical needs, meet safety and security standards, and comply with applicable regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements the College’s long-term infrastructure and facilities master plan

• Oversees capital projects, including building construction, major renovations, modernization initiatives

• Collaborates extensively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including College’ employees, government granting agencies, and provincial representatives

• Creates and implements a preventative maintenance schedule for all mechanical, HVAC and electrical systems

• Provides subject matter expertise related to feasibility studies, needs assessments, and project prioritisation, within the department and physical resources realm

• Ensures every project is analysed in terms of cost, building codes, safety, user and maintenance requirements, lifecycle costs, to meet the user’s requirements, schedule, and budget

• Manages the department's computerized maintenance system (work orders), security services, video-surveillance system, cleaning contractors, parking area and grounds maintenance, and liaises with all College’s department and service contractors to maintain and improve each system as appropriate

• Works collaboratively with the College’s committees and departments in relation to physical space planning, including interior design, space tracking and reporting, furniture layouts, signage, and capital planning

• Represents the College with municipal authorities, regulatory bodies, and community partners

• Establishes strong and trusted collaborations with service providers (e.g.: architects, engineers, consultants, etc.)

• Ensures an effective organisation of the department and provides clarity in roles and responsibilities

• Provides day to day leadership and mentoring to the department staff members, while ensuring alignment with the College’ mission, vision and values, instilling a departmental culture where students are central to its decisions

• Fulfills other duties as required

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of strategic planning, risk management, building based project management and building engineering principles and practices

• Knowledge of facilities management and maintenance, construction and contracting

• Strong knowledge of project delivery methods, construction contracts, and regulatory frameworks;

• Appreciation for the College’s mission, vision and values (excellence, community, collaboration, responsibility, and heritage)

• Growth mindset and commitment to an ethos of continuous improvement

• Service-oriented attitude with a flexible and caring approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in building/civil engineering or architecture or in a related field

• Membership or Professional designation (e.g., PMP, P.Eng., RA) (advantage)

• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in capital project management, including progressive leadership roles

• Experience in education or public sector environment (advantage)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and functional French

Working Conditions

The employment conditions are established as per the Management Handbook:

• 30 days to 35 days of annual vacation
• 10 statutory holidays
• Additional days off during winter holidays and spring study week
• An attractive number of personal and sick days
• Excellent group insurance plan and enrollment in RRPE (Retraite Quebec)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemedicine service

APPLICATION

Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

To apply, please visit our careers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by4 p.m. on April 2, 2026.