Senior Manager, Capital Projects and Building Services

Staff - Non Union

M&P - AAPS

AAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level E

Senior Manager, Capital Projects and Building Services

Facilities and Operations Management | Athletics and Recreation

October 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Ongoing

 

 

This position will be filled internally. It is posted for informational purposes only.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

• Related technical fields, project coordination and cost control or the equivalent combination of education and experience human resources, administrative and supervisory experience in a large, multi-functional, complex organization. 
• Experience in managing high profile facilities and knowledge of standard building management processes, systems and procedures.
• Considerable supervisory experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the area of Recreation or Sport program development with an emphasis on service delivery.
• Ability to manage organizational changes, anticipate future events, and determine service delivery alternatives to ensure an efficient use of resources.
•  Ability to exercise initiative, tact and diplomacy. 
• Demonstrated self-starter and ability to be innovative, flexible and entrepreneurial. Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment, and to bring energy, motivation and enthusiasm to the job. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, multi-task, prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve.
• Ability to carry out negotiations and interest-based conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and alliances with peers, business communities, association partners and staff.
• Demonstrated skills and competencies in planning, organization, and project management; leadership; coaching and facilitation; and customer service.
•  Strong computers skills essential including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including SharePoint), and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must possess a full Class 5 driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience with copywriting is an asset.
• Able to lift or move heavy objects of approximately 50lbs.
• Knowledge of pertinent WCB and OH&S standards.
• Strong knowledge and experience relating to federal and provincial legislation, acts and regulations related to arena, aquatic, groundskeeping and other relevant systems
• Demonstrated experience in applying policies and collective agreements working in consultation with Human Resources. Strong financial and accounting skills are required.