Asset Project Manager

**Designated office**:
Eastlink
6080 Young Street
Halifax, NS
Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.
Facilities and Fleet’s purpose and function as enterprise asset managers of all Eastlink buildings (electronic, depots, retail, and offices), building systems, grounds and roads are accountable to ensure investment optimization, delivering the desired results with the lowest investment, while fully supporting the business objectives and priorities. As asset managers this function group must maintain existing facilities, plan, and develop new facilities or facility improvements to support network resilience and business growth.
This role is accountable for planning, management and delivery of projects located at existing electronics facilities and infrastructure including replacement of Headend buildings, HVAC systems, generators, fuel systems UPS systems, and equipment monitoring. This position plays a leadership role within the Facilities team leading end of life replacement initiatives and working with other Departments to deliver against the priorities of the organization. The Asset Project Manager is responsible for projects of various sizes and will be comfortable working independently on projects of various complexities. The incumbent will have highly developed communication skills and will be an expert at managing issues and risks, as well as identifying opportunities. They will be flexible and highly adaptable while at the same time are process driven and pay close attention to details. In addition, this role must plan for responding to unplanned events as well as continuing to execute on the planned work. There is (approximately) a 60/40 split between time working in an office environment and in a field and operating environment. Working in the office involves planning, scheduling, analysis, and problem solving. Working in the field involves traveling to all facilities, inspecting & auditing, managing contractors, project oversight, meeting with customers and problem solving.

**Responsibilities**:

- Subject Matter Expert - The Asset Project Manager will take ownership of all things Generator, HVAC and NetGuardian remote alarm system related. These are critical assets for Eastlink network facilities 24/7 operation and technical expertise will be a requirement for this position.
- Capital Project Planning - Develops a multi-year asset management plan for end-of-life equipment replacements and upgrades.
- Project Management - Develops equipment replacement project plans for end-of-life building systems such as: HVAC, Generators, Fueling Systems, equipment monitoring, etc.
- Contractor Management - Executes Capital work plan through providing direct project management, supervision of contactors and contractor management of outsourced project management work, contract administration, cost management and stewardship reporting.
- Problem Solving - Developing cost effective solutions to business issues through problem solving, technical analysis, cost analysis, risk analysis and business case preparation.
- Business Priority Alignment - Collaborate with the business groups (Engineering & Operations) and external engineering consultants and contractors to ensure the changes are planned and executed with a minimum of disruption to customers and the business.
- Change Management - Ensures job plans and change procedures are developed as required for specific projects to ensure effective equipment cut overs and shutdowns and avoidance of unplanned service interruption

**Requirements**:

- Electrical diploma or Red Seal, Maintenance Planner,
- At least 5 years of relevant experience,
- Good understanding of electrical code,
- Specific experience with generators, power supplies and HVAC systems,
- Experience in monitoring, planning, and scheduling equipment maintenance shutdowns,
- Expertise with preparing job plans and procedures,
- Experience in commissioning equipment,
- Strong analytical background with a solid grasp of business and technical processes,
- Experience managing complex initiatives through to successful completion,
- Experience managing a portfolio of projects through completion,
- Strong experience using Excel, Word, CMMS,
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, excellent communication skills.

Why Choose Eastlink?
Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and c