Technical Projects Specialist

Description:

The Technical Projects Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, delivering and reporting on the technical program of projects or technical components of projects that will be assigned to project managers. All projects to be delivered within scope, schedule, and budget according to BGIS as well as client procedural boundaries. Renovation projects, installations and/or new construction projects and other related projects are typically of high complexity, risk and exposure and require deep technical oversight and review.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to contract governance and communications.

Our Commitment to ESG, the Communities We Serve and our Earth

Environment, Energy, Diversity and Sustainability 

This role will have the opportunity to work in Collaboration with various teams to learn about the ESG programs and initiatives that can support you in serving the client. We encourage participation in the many community events and the application / execution of key programs in client accounts as applicable.

Opportunities for Development: 

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offer Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles including: On Account Governance and Operational Leadership – Facility Management Office Roles to support Accounts – Project Management roles to lead and execute projects - Governance and Reporting roles.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance:

Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.

Program Oversight – General

Provide expertise and leadership to Facilities Management, Asset Management and Project Delivery Teams to incorporate the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) guidelines in operations and project design.
Keep up to date on building systems best practices and trends to promote operational effectiveness, ensure compliance with all Applicable Laws, IO Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) guidelines, and Province Client design standards and support IO in the continuous improvement the OPR on an annual basis.
The Service Provider technical services team is responsible to develop of operating, best practices, inspection checklists, and performance metrics and report content to achieve maximum systems lifecycle and cost efficiencies. This will include but not limited to quarterly building system site inspections to verify completion of operational and preventative maintenance routines.
Collaborates with Project Management Team Members. Sets and monitors specific objectives of the project management team. 
Contributes technical knowledge to the delivery of assigned facility-related projects from conception to completion such as: new facility construction, facility addition construction, installation projects, renovations, occupancy-related projects and facility infrastructure projects.
Effectively executes feasibility analysis & development of technical programs.
Prepares and works with the client to develop business cases for projects yet to be approved. 
Effectively reviews technical components of projects and programs in accordance with legal requirements and BGIS processes including scope, schedule, financial, reporting, document, communications, risk, environmental, procurement & contracting, commissioning, close out and moves management.
Ensures technical projects and programs incorporates sustainable design practices, where practical, into project delivery, in accordance with BGIS processes.
Analyzes resourcing, project status, overall financial status and key performance indicators for client reporting & continuous improvement of delivery.
Ensures proper and timely project and administrative-related reporting and systems inputs.
Collaborates with project delivery teams ensuring assigned projects and/or programs are delivered within fees, cost and service-level goals.
Provides reporting required to support BGIS and Client needs with respect to technical program execution.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Possesses a mindset that treats safety as paramount.
Contributes to the development and delivery of annual capital plans, including setting milestone schedule and drives decision making for successful implementation.

Asset Renewal Management (Pre-planning) Technical Oversight

Provides support to the lead Technical Oversight Manager during IO’s 3-year tactical Asset Renewal Management cycle and collaborate with the facilities and asset management team, Project Delivery Teams, and IO’s Asset. Renewal Management team to identify a prioritized project list for project justification development.
Review and provide input into project justifications related to HVAC, BAS, utility, mechanical and electrical systems and components including a fulsome review of the intended scope of work for completeness, considers specific building conditions/requirements, equipment specifications, measurement and verification requirements, project timelines and IO’s Owner Project Requirements for cost estimate validation, justification for the investment, value for money options analysis, and analysis of the project’s estimated savings/benefits.
Review all planned projects at the Property level and assign each project with a complexity level for IO Approval in accordance with IO’s project assignment methodology and review the planned project list for implementation timing and ensure that project schedules will not hinder project delivery nor cause disruptions to building operations.