Facilities & Construction Manager

About Us

Micco Companies

Micco Companies is a family-owned group of local businesses that oversees a portfolio of companies operating in the restaurant, retail hospitality, fitness, information technology, warehousing, logistics, cannabis and beverage alcohol industries. The three pillars of Micco are investing in its people, investing in its business, and investing in the communities it does business in, and our exceptional group of dedicated employees has a shared desire to grow our companies, deliver excellent service and support our community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Facilities & Construction Manager to oversee and actively support the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our commercial property portfolio.

This role goes beyond traditional property management. It requires a construction-minded leader who can assess issues, plan and execute projects, and lead a small maintenance team. The successful candidate will balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring our properties are safe, functional, and continuously improving.

The portfolio includes restaurants, warehouses, office space, fitness facilities, and multi-tenant commercial properties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Lead and support a small team of Maintenance Technicians
• Assign, prioritize, and review daily maintenance and project work
• Foster a hands-on, accountable, and solutions-oriented team culture

Maintenance & Operations

• Oversee and participate in day-to-day maintenance across 15 properties
• Diagnose building issues and determine appropriate repair solutions
• Perform hands-on work when required (repairs, troubleshooting, minor construction)
• Implement and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs

Construction & Project Management

• Scope, plan, and execute small-to-medium capital and repair projects
• Act as internal general contractor for renovations, upgrades, and retrofits
• Source, coordinate, and supervise external trades when required
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to standard

Property Management & Compliance

• Conduct regular property inspections and identify risks/opportunities
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and standards
• Act as primary contact for urgent maintenance and emergency response
• Maintain documentation of maintenance work, inspections, and projects

Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage maintenance and capital budgets
• Track costs, identify savings opportunities, and control spending
• Select, negotiate, and manage vendors and contractors
• Evaluate when to complete work internally vs. outsource

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve building performance and reduce costs
• Drive efficiencies in maintenance processes, tools, and systems
• Support long-term capital planning across the property portfolio

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on construction, renovation, or building maintenance experience
• Ability to assess issues and execute solutions independently
• Proven leadership experience managing small teams
• Solid understanding of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural)
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and costs
• Comfortable working both in the field and in an office environment
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in construction, general contracting, or facilities/property maintenance
• Previous experience leading a team or supervising projects required
• Experience across multiple property types (commercial/industrial/retail) is an asset

Education

• Trade certification or construction-related education strongly preferred
• Property/facility management training considered an asset
• Relevant certifications (e.g., safety, WHMIS, etc.) are an asset

Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Flexibility required for projects and emergency response
• Regular travel within HRM

Working Environment

• Combination of office, job sites, and active construction/maintenance environments
• Indoor and outdoor work
• Physical work required at times

Compensation

Commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous employer product and service discounts
• Free executive fitness membership
• Additional partner discounts
• Opportunities for development
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Employee and family assistance program

Language(s)

English fluency required

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Construction/General Contracting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person