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Overview Join NAITs Facilities leadership team and put your strategic and operational expertise to work as the Manager, Infrastructure Initiatives . Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Facilities , this role is a key leadership position responsible for advancing the strategic agenda of NAITs Facilities portfolio. The Manager of Infrastructure Initiatives works across multiple functional areasincluding Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Planning and Asset Management, Health, Safety & Environment, Emergency Management, and Protective Servicesto drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and institutional alignment. This role provides high-level strategic coordination, project leadership, performance oversight, and executive support to the AVP, ensuring that Facilities initiatives are integrated, measurable, and aligned with NAITs institutional priorities. The successful candidate will operate with significant autonomy, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the long-term direction of infrastructure, capital planning, risk management, and operational performance at NAIT. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Integration Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans for the Facilities portfolio. Translate institutional priorities into actionable Facilities strategies, initiatives, and performance measures. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across administrative, academic, and other portfolios ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Support development of business cases, prioritization frameworks, and executive level briefings for senior leadership. Lead and coordinate enterprise-level Facilities initiatives, including infrastructure modernization, optimization, sustainability, safety programs, and operational transformation. Develop project plans, governance structures, and performance dashboards. Monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives. Identify emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with functional leaders. Ensure strategic initiatives transition effectively into operational execution. Operational Excellence & Performance Management Establish and manage performance frameworks and KPIs across the Facilities portfolio. Analyze operational data (asset performance, maintenance metrics, capital delivery, safety indicators, financial performance) to inform decision-making. Identify opportunities for process improvement, service enhancement, and cost optimization. Lead portfolio-wide continuous improvement initiatives. Foster consistency in reporting, planning, and operational governance. Resource & Financial Strategy Support portfolio-level budget development and financial planning processes. Assist in aligning capital and operating expenditures with strategic priorities. Contribute to scenario analysis, financial modeling, and long-term infrastructure funding strategies. Provide oversight and strategic advice related to P&L impacts, capital capitalization strategies, and lifecycle costing. Risk Management, Compliance & Resilience Identify and assess operational and strategic risks across Facilities functions. Support enterprise risk management alignment within Facilities. Contribute to business continuity planning, emergency preparedness coordination, and compliance oversight. Ensure regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance frameworks are integrated into portfolio strategy. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Support Act as a strategic liaison between the AVP and Directors/Managers within the Facilities portfolio. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to promote integration and enhance service delivery. Represent the Facilities portfolio on institutional committees and strategic initiatives as delegated. Provide leadership support, mentorship, and guidance to emerging leaders within Facilities. Skills & Abilities Drives Vision and Purpose Champions the Facilities strategic agenda and aligns teams around institutional priorities. Enterprise Thinker Understands the interconnectedness of capital, operations, safety, compliance, and financial performance. Strategic & Analytical Strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Executes with Discipline Demonstrated success delivering large, multi-stakeholder initiatives in complex environments. Builds Effective Teams Fosters collaboration across diverse technical and operational groups. Communicates Effectively Produces high-quality executive communications, business cases, and governance materials. Change Leadership Navigates organizational change with clarity, structure, and stakeholder alignment. Financial Acumen Strong understanding of capital planning, lifecycle costing, budget development, and performance measurement. Why This Role Matters This position is central to advancing NAITs infrastructure modernization, campus transformation, safety excellence, and operational sustainability. The Manager, Infrastructure Initiatives will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Facilities portfolio operates not only efficientlybut strategicallypositioned for long-term institutional resilience. Qualifications & Experience Related post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Architecture, Planning, Facilities Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of 810 years of progressive experience in facilities management, project management, infrastructure strategy, operations leadership, or institutional strategy roles. Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in complex organizations. Experience in post-secondary, healthcare, municipal, or large institutional environments is an asset. Professional designations (P.Eng., PMP, FMP, RPA, CPA, etc.) considered an asset. Equivalencies (combination of education and experience) may be considered. Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). Remuneration : $102,224.98 - $135,432.18 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity. About NAIT We are proud to have been named one of Albertas Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAITs culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Remote positions require employees to reside within Canada. NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr