Spring Living Retirement Communities (springliving.ca) is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Building Maintenance & Renovation Project Manager is a hands-on, highly organized role responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and managing renovation and capital projects across our Ottawa properties.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands building systems, and can manage budgets, contractors, and timelines with precision.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day building maintenance across multiple Ottawa sites.
• Perform regular inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-safety, and building-envelope elements.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs efficiently with internal staff and external vendors.
• Ensure preventive-maintenance programs are executed and documented.

Renovation & Capital Projects

• Manage renovation and capital-improvement projects from scope development through completion.
• Prepare scopes of work, obtain and compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and award contracts.
• Coordinate with engineers, trades, and consultants to ensure high-quality execution.
• Track project schedules, manage change orders, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct post-completion inspections and deficiency management.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Create detailed project budgets and capital plans.
• Track and manage actual spend vs. budget with strong cost-control discipline.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete summaries.
• Maintain organized documentation of quotes, invoices, and financial approvals.
• Use Excel (pivot tables, formulas, cost trackers) to manage project and maintenance data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or project management.
• Experience with multi-residential, retirement-living, or commercial buildings is an asset.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection).
• Proven track record managing contractors and delivering projects on time/on budget.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with budget management tools.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel between Ottawa properties.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A fast-moving environment with autonomy and room for growth.
• Exposure to diverse projects across a multi-asset portfolio.
• Opportunity to directly influence building performance and capital planning.

Pay: From CA$65,000.00 per year

Spring Living is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Spring Living is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.