The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Close Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Calendar: 12 month calendar

Salary: $79,987.00 - $113,750.00

FTE: 1.0

The CBE understands the future of work is flexible. In this role, you are eligible to participate in a flexible work program that allows you to work remotely for up to three days a week. A minimum of two days must be in the office. At certain times, you maybe be required to work in the office more then 2 days per week based on operational requirements.

purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide project management services for all aspects of mechanical expansions and upgrades encompassing - design, documentation, and project administration - of new construction, major renovation and addition projects at the Calgary Board of Education (CBE).

accountability

This position is accountable to the Manager for providing and ensuring professional mechanical engineering input with respect to all Calgary Board of Education buildings and projects

major responsibilities

• The provision of project management functions for various mechanical expansion and upgrade projects in CBE facilities encompassing: HVAC plumbing, fire protection and controls for both in-house and contracted work.

• Conduct investigations, condition assessments and field reviews in order to determine design and repair options. Prepare budgets and obtain approvals for implementation of the work.

• Develop, manage and coordinate the overall capital strategies for the new construction and the phased renewal for existing facilities.

• Obtain all the authorizations required from the appropriate authority and government departments for the implementation of the projects;

• Ensure that funding is spent in accordance with the applicable rules and standards, and that budgets are followed;

• Maintain accurate records for financial tracking and change management.

• Prepare Requests For Proposals (RFP) to procure the services of outside consultants and administers tenders for project implementation

• Provide information and interpretation of building codes, regulations and interfaces with subject-matter experts in a variety of technical areas to obtain technical input as required.

• Administer a commissioning program involving the consultants, contractors, and independent commissioning agent. Prepare guidelines and scope of work for the selection of commissioning agent and coordinates and facilitates training seminars for the Facility Operators and Building Services teams.

• Responsible for development of working drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.

• Maintains a continuing review of mechanical specifications and guides, provincial, federal, and civic codes and regulations, as they relate to school design in order to ensure that work is performed in accordance with these requirements.

• Performs necessary site inspections and advises external consultants and/or contractors on matters pertaining to the mechanical engineering requirements for all new school construction and major renovation and upgrading projects.

• Provides back-up engineering services and troubleshooting to the Maintenance and Operations Divisions to resolve technical design difficulties in maintaining and operating mechanical systems of existing buildings.

• Analyzes, prepares, and recommends on cost estimates, feasibility studies, energy-efficient systems and research on mechanical fixtures and system applications. Maintains and updates the necessary technical information, cost records and other technical literature.

• Prepares design guidelines and evaluations of projects commissioned to other consultants to ensure that all projects meet the requirements of the educational function and the approved budget and time schedule. Reviews mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and shop drawings prepared by other mechanical consultants.

• Meets and negotiates with school principals, user departments, consultants, contractors, and city and fire inspectors to discuss requirements, to suggest feasibility of work, and to interpret drawings and contract documents.

• Advises and assists the Manager with the review and update the mechanical specifications and design guidelines, in order to meet building codes and regulations, school design and educational requirements, and other related inter-department operations.

• Supervises the work prepared by mechanical and other technical staff.

• Reviews new school sites for utilities and service connections and responds to City enquiries for school site servicing requirements.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or C.E.T

• Current membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) or Certified Engineering Technologist

• A minimum of ten years related professional experience

• Extensive experience with two or more of the following fields: mechanical design consultants or project management on mechanical projects or construction management with a mechanical contractor.

• Experience with managing projects within occupied facilities and with the implementing phased redevelopment strategies.

• Proven ability to work within a team environment utilizing leadership, strong negotiation, conflict management, and delegation skills;

• Proficiency with ARCHIBUS, CAD and BIM would be an asset.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Professional and personal suitability.

• Experience with high performance schools would be an asset.

• Knowledgeable with the requirements for LEED certification.

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.