Paramount Management - Maintenance Operations Manager

Who is Paramount Management?

The Lawen Group | Dexel | Paramount is deeply rooted in community values with a shared vision that each property shapes the future of Halifax for generations to come. We offer a cohesive team of more than 75 members providing design, construction, and property management services across Halifax. 

Paramount has forged a reputation for superior management of a diverse urban portfolio including 2000 residential units and 300,000 square feet of commercial space mainly in the downtown core.

Our Culture

Ours is a work hard play hard team that focuses on quality of work and community. We pride ourselves on being a family firm that operates exclusively in Halifax, for over 20 years. We believe in continual learning, fostering a tight-knit work family, pushing to our potential, checking egos at the door, honoring our community, and getting the job done.

What You Will Do

As the driving force behind the physical maintenance and operations of our building portfolio, you will lead the maintenance team to ensure all facilities run seamlessly. You’ll be responsible for providing clear day-to-day direction to staff, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring top-notch quality, safety, and operational efficiency across all properties. This role is key in maintaining our high standards and keeping everything running smoothly.

• Lead maintenance team, through training and mentorship

• Oversee scheduling, ultimate efficiency

• Supervise maintenance operations

• Facilitate repairs and upgrades

• Oversee fire prevention program

• Quality control inspections, random and scheduled

• Secure contracts and foster positive vendor relationships

• Inventory control 

• Implement preventative maintenance

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations

• Perform facility inspections

• Tweek and develop policies and procedures 

• Manage storage and equipment

• Collaborate with a vast and diverse team  

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience in a facilities, operations or property management role, 10 years an asset

• Proven team captain – leading a crew is second nature and you make sure it gets done right

• Knowledge of impactful legislation: by-laws, fire prevention, OH&S and Labour standards

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Understanding of building information and mechanical systems 

• Computer wizardry with MS Outlook, Word/Excel and property management software

• Eagle eye for details and identifying inefficiencies

• Multi tasking marvel, ensuring deadlines and expectation are met

• Collaboration connoisseur who thrives under pressure

• Handle conflicts and concerns with diplomacy

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Award winning portfolio of properties

• Creative Collaboration environment

• Professional Development Program

• Dynamic, diverse and family-oriented work culture

Work Environment

Primarily Office based with a high level of team collaboration with frequent visits to offsite properties for quality control and solution management. Generally, work during regular office hours although this role does oversee the afterhours maintenance and emergency calls. There will be needs that fall outside of those hours depending on time of year.

Let’s make a mark. Apply now to join the Team, submit a current resume, and cover letter.

While we do appreciate all applicants, only those selected to move on to the interview process will be contacted.