Director, Capital Management and Technical Services

**Director, Capital Management & Technical Services (Parkbridge/QuadReal)**
Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

With community and collaboration at our core, working at Parkbridge is not just a job—it’s an experience We are committed to delivering vibrant communities that create long-term economic and social value and RV resorts in picturesque locations where vacationers can relax and recharge. As an operating platform of global real estate company, QuadReal Property Group, when you join Parkbridge you will be working with a dedicated team of passionate individuals across both organizations, united by deeply held values and a commitment to service excellence. Together, we lead our industry through progressive practices, an open-source approach to idea-sharing and a commitment, every day, to Being a Responsible Company.

**Role Description**

Reporting to the SVP, Capital Management and Technical services, the Director will lead and manage the planning and delivery of capital projects across Canada, including the development of policies and procedures that will ensure quality and maximize on-time delivery of capital projects within approved budgets, and drive operating program management and technical services development and delivery. The Director will monitor performance and manage a geographically diverse team of fifteen to ensure consistency across the portfolio, enhancing performance and quality.

**Responsibilities**
- In coordination with Property Operations and Asset Management, develop and maintain annual capital budgets and 5-year plans
- Lead a team that provides support to Property Operations including contractor management, cost and quality control, and related coordination matters for capital projects undertaken at properties including:
- Infrastructure projects (ie. wastewater treatment plants, recreation halls)
- Road paving
- Plumbing and electrical infrastructure upgrades and replacements
- Common area renovations and exterior grounds improvements
- Accessibility and sustainability initiatives
- Lead a team that carries out project management duties, including design, risk analysis, value engineering and contract administration for major and minor capital improvements including:
- Reviewing tender documentation, tendering, bid analysis, monitoring progress, and providing regular project reporting
- Advising and managing consultants and contractors in order to achieve overall project goals and objectives including technical standards, performance, schedule and client satisfaction
- Ensuring contractual obligations are carried out in accordance with the terms of agreements and project deliverables meet applicable codes and regulations
- Managing scope changes, developing risk management plans and mitigating ongoing project risks
- Lead and manage capital approvals, scheduling and reporting in coordination with internal stakeholders including Asset Management and Finance
- Manage internal and external environmental technical support for Property Operations, particularly in the field of private water and wastewater.
- Ensure properties are adequately improved and maintained to manage risk and maximize the useful life of major infrastructure and building components and systems
- Develop and track key performance indicators to allow project deliverables including costs, quality, and timing to be examined and used to identify and implement process improvements
- Ensure capital is efficiently deployed to ensure the best value is achieved for funds expended
- Support property sustainability programs and initiatives
- Support Investment Management in evaluating and developing business cases for capital improvements to enhance property value and performance
- Participate in technical and sustainability stakeholder networks to stay well informed of new developments and technologies
- Collaborate with Property Operations team leads and provide insight, knowledge and perspective regarding the overall structure and strategy of the residential and RV resort programs within Parkbridge
- Provide and promote external market experience and best practises for Capital Management
- Foster a culture that inspires superior performance across multiple regions
- Develop high level standards and procedures, scopes, design strategies and best practices
- Collaborate with other cross-functional teams including asset management, operations, development, and other members of the leadership team to achieve company goals.
- Set annual goals and pro-actively analyze metrics to drive productivity and process improvements within the Program Management team.
- Maintain strong communications with the Property Operations residential and RV resort management teams.
- Prepare and deliver presentations identifying smart business cases and value-add initiatives.
- Lead and manage the Program Management team to develop property operations programs including policies, processes and program management which support Pa