Assistant Manager, Structural (Carpentry, Plumbing

**School District No. 36 (Surrey)**
**Assistant Manager, Structural (Carpentry, Plumbing and Roofing)**:
The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples:
The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:
N̓ ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. We work to continuously grow and improve our practices, celebrate our differences, and empower people to promote positive change in our communities. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognize the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 77,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
**About the position**:
The Assistant Manager Structural reports to the Manager of Structural and works closely with other Facilities Managers.
The Assistant Manager will provide support in the day-to-day operations as well as manage the water quality, portables, fire safety, and student support accessibility portfolios.
The key objectives are increased functionality, maximizing the life cycle of district buildings, improved response and communication to schools, and streamlining work processes. Also, overseeing the Afternoon Shift Supervisor(s), the Assistant Manager supports the Structural Department in the effective management of resources and assists in the development and implementation of site and service upgrades in alignment with the mission and goals of the Board of Education.
**Specific Responsibilities**
- Manages production of contract documentation and administers contracts including correspondence, plans and specifications, approval documentation, site instructions, notice of change, contemplated change orders, change orders, change directives, contractual notices and invoices.
- Provides consultation and project management for SD36 portable portfolio, which includes but not limited to - purchase and oversee the install of new/exiting portables, move existing portables from school to school, ensure the site prep and remediation is completed properly and is code-compliant and ensure permits are in place.
- Supervises and/or directs the work of SD36 staff, contractors and consultants as required.
- Participates in a consultative process with facility users, designers, and senior management during the planning phase of projects.
- Assists in preparation of funding submissions to the ministry, project cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Supports department initiatives to control maintenance, energy and labour costs, and initiates changes to optimize operations.
- Ensures satisfactory project completion within the authorized budget.
- Assists in preparation and review of financial recordkeeping of ongoing projects by reviewing and approving invoices, detailed project cost reports showing commitments, expenditures and available or received funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Skills and Attributes**
- Strong, clear, concise communication skills, analytical skills, and report writing capabilities.
- Exemplary problem-solving skills. Ability to seek creative solutions to difficult problems.
- Assertive, strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and dispute resolution skills.
**Required Education, Experience and Certification**
- Trade qualification in an appropriate field or relevant diploma related to facility or project management from an accredited institution, or relevant trades qualification supported by an appropriate combination of training and experience.
- Minimum of two years experience in facilities or project management including two years in an administrative/leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, multi-union, public sector environment.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of facility management, building maintenance, life safety requirements and built asset management.
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