Manager, Building Improvements

Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Manager, Building Improvements

Join Our Team at Strategic Group

Ready to grow your career with one of Canada’s leading privately held real estate companies? At Strategic Group, we create spaces where people, businesses, and communities thrive.

About Us

At Strategic Group, our purpose is simple: Learning. Growing. Having Fun. We bring this ethos to life by innovatively envisioning, creating, owning, and operating real estate that transforms spaces and redefines possibilities.

As a fully integrated real estate company, we specialize in owning, managing, leasing, developing, and re-developing properties. Our entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking have made us a Canadian industry leader in office-to-residential conversions, completing more successful conversions than anyone else in the country. This focus is a driving force in our development business and reflects our commitment to creatively reimagining what’s possible.

Our real estate portfolio spans high-end residential developments and commercial properties. Beyond real estate, our business interests include corporate finance and other industries, enabling us to deliver diverse and impactful solutions for our tenants, partners, and communities.

Guided by our mantra, “Creating value others can’t, by seeing what others don’t,” we take pride in crafting unique solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Our Values

At Strategic Group, our values guide everything we do:

• Team Player: We foster a supportive, accountable, and drama-free workplace where integrity and respect guide every interaction.
• Innovative: Creativity and unconventional thinking are at the heart of what we do, helping us uncover opportunities others might miss.
• Growth-Oriented: We are tenacious and passionate, thriving on challenges and embracing learning as we pursue new opportunities.
• Optimistic: With a positive mindset and solution-oriented approach, we tackle obstacles as opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun.

If you’re ready to join a team that thinks boldly, acts innovatively, and works collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Building Improvements to implement building improvements for our existing residential and commercial properties. This role focuses on conducting in-depth research to identify and implement innovative solutions aligned with our company’s vision. Collaborating closely with the Asset Management and the Executive Team, the successful candidate will embody our mantra: “Creating value others can’t, by seeing what others don’t”.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to turn research into actionable, impactful solutions. While North American experience is not necessary, candidates must have experience in managing capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Innovation:

• Conduct continuous, in-depth research to identify innovative solutions for capital upgrades. Areas of focus include mechanical systems, electrical systems, elevators, building systems, and aesthetic improvements.
• Evaluate and propose creative, customized solutions that align with organizational goals, including improving tenant retention, customer satisfaction, revenue, property valuation, energy efficiency, and accessibility.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends and adapt them to fit our portfolio’s requirements.

Project Management:

• Oversee all aspects of capital projects including research, planning, scoping, budgeting, procurement, execution, and post project evaluation.
• Effectively manage budgets, resources, and schedules to deliver multiple projects on time and within scope.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Financial and Strategic Planning:

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and assess the financial viability of proposed capital projects, balancing operational needs with return on investment.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations to Asset Management and Executive Team.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Engage with tenants and other external stakeholders to foster trust, confidence and enthusiasm throughout the project implementation.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing capital projects, ideally in residential or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building systems, as well as experience with technology driven property upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Proven ability to translate technical research into actionable solutions that drive results.
• An Engineering background is considered an asset.

At Strategic Group, we’re committed to helping you build a career you’re excited about. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, motivated team in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume and cover letter today, and join us in making an impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our inclusive workplace ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to bring their best self to work.

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Applicants must be located in Calgary or the surrounding area.

We appreciate all applications, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.