Director, CAPEX & Facilities

Job title: Director, CAPEX & Facilities

Company: Recruitment Partners

Job description: RPI Executive Search has partnered with a national real estate organization in their search for a Director, CAPEX & Facilities. With an annual capital budget close to $30 million, this senior leadership role is critical to the long-term value, safety, and performance of a diversified national portfolio of residential and commercial properties. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning project management, facilities, procurement, and contract administration. This Calgary-based position requires a strategic leader who can balance operational execution with long-term capital planning, bringing together financial acumen, technical expertise, and relationship-building skills to the role.Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing long-term CAPEX and facilities strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
• Managing annual CAPEX budgets, forecasts, and reporting in collaboration with finance and operations teams.
• Leading, coaching, and mentoring a national team, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Applying financial modeling to support investment decisions and optimize asset performance.
• Ensuring compliance with provincial, territorial, and federal regulations.
• Conducting portfolio-wide assessments and creating multi-year investment plans.
• Building strong relationships with regional operational teams to ensure successful execution of capital projects.
• Overseeing the reliability and safety of building systems.
• Driving procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
• Integrating ERP systems and project management tools for transparency and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks in capital projects.

Candidate Experience
While no individual will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications and personal competencies.Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership in CAPEX, facilities, or asset management.
• Proven track record managing strong capital budgets and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, project management tools, and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in real estate, property management, construction, or institutional asset management is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CET, RPA, or FMA are considered strong assets.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align capital planning to organizational goals.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Decisive, financially astute, and technically sound.
• Clear, persuasive communicator with resilience under pressure.
• Service-focused, community-oriented, and aligned with a culture of operational excellence.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Samantha Germain and Jay Borchert.Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.Executive Search – Accounting & Finance – Sales & Operations – Engineering – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – TechnologyContact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:17:54 GMT

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