Facility Design Standards Lead

Job description

Facilities Management ensures SAIT's buildings and grounds are safe, functional and welcoming. Join a team dedicated to equipping learners and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces through sustainable growth. The Opportunity Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday, June 5th, 2026 The Facility Design Standards Lead is the institutional authority for facility design and technical standards and project design review across SAIT’s built environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that all capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities adhere to approved Facility Design Guidelines, regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements to support safety, maintainability, operational reliability, and lifecycle value. Operating within an asset management context, this position provides a single point of subject matter expertise across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems (including access control, building management systems, and smart building infrastructure). The role owns the development, governance, upkeep, and continuous improvement of facility design standards. The position works collaboratively with Campus Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to ensure consistent application, compliance, and education related to facility design standards. Facilities Management ensures SAIT's buildings and grounds are safe, functional and welcoming. Join a team dedicated to equipping learners and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces through sustainable growth. The Opportunity Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday, June 5th, 2026 The Facility Design Standards Lead is the institutional authority for facility design and technical standards and project design review across SAIT’s built environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that all capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities adhere to approved Facility Design Guidelines, regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements to support safety, maintainability, operational reliability, and lifecycle value. Operating within an asset management context, this position provides a single point of subject matter expertise across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems (including access control, building management systems, and smart building infrastructure). The role owns the development, governance, upkeep, and continuous improvement of facility design standards. The position works collaboratively with Campus Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to ensure consistent application, compliance, and education related to facility design standards. How you'll contribute Design Standards Ownership and Governance: Serve as owner and custodian of SAIT’s Facility Design Guidelines and associated standards. Lead ongoing review, maintenance, updates, and version control to ensure alignment with operational needs, asset lifecycle strategies, regulatory requirements, and emerging best practices. Establish and manage processes for standards interpretation, updates, and approved variances. Develop and steward a comprehensive standards library. Liaise with operations and maintenance staff to stay informed on preferred manufacturers and products. Design Review and Technical Subject Matter Expertise: Provide independent oversight of design deliverables for capital projects, renovations and infrastructure upgrades. Ensure all planning, design, construction, and operational activities adhere to internal facility design guidelines and external regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements. Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions at key milestones to ensure compliance with facility design standards and identify risks impacting safety, maintainability, performance, cost, or operations. Act as technical authority for facility design standards across architectural, building envelope, structural, mechanical, electrical, life safety, security, BMS, and smart building systems. Provide guidance to project teams, consultants, and internal stakeholders during planning, design, and delivery phases. Support commissioning and turnover processes to validate alignment with design intent and operational outcomes. Collaboration, Education, and Enablement: Work collaboratively with Campus Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to guide document development and ensure alignment with institutional standards. Develop and deliver guidance, standards interpretation, and education to support consistent understanding and application of facility design standards. Continuous Improvement and Asset Lifecycle Integration: Incorporate lessons learned from operations, maintenance, and capital delivery into standards updates. Support asset management and lifecycle planning by aligning design standards with long-term performance, risk, and sustainability objectives. Support expansion of guidelines into lifecycle analytics and future digital building maintenance. Research emerging materials, methods, technologies, and best practices to ensure current, evidence-based resources are available to guide planning, design, and project delivery. What you bring Diploma in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, or related discipline required. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Interior Design, or related discipline preferred. 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities design, engineering, construction, or asset management. Demonstrated experience in design standards development, QA/QC, and institutional or complex operational facilities. Experience working within construction and performing shop drawing reviews would be an asset. Eligibility for registration with ASET, APEGA, AAA or equivalent professional body. Strong technical judgment and systems thinking. Quality assurance and risk-based decision-making. Ability to influence without formal authority. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong collaboration and continuous improvement mindset We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way. Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Excellent dining options on campus - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes And the perks keep on coming! About SAIT At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT. The Opportunity Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday, June 5th, 2026 The Facility Design Standards Lead is the institutional authority for facility design and technical standards and project design review across SAIT’s built environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that all capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities adhere to approved Facility Design Guidelines, regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements to support safety, maintainability, operational reliability, and lifecycle value. Operating within an asset management context, this position provides a single point of subject matter expertise across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems (including access control, building management systems, and smart building infrastructure). The role owns the development, governance, upkeep, and continuous improvement of facility design standards. The position works collaboratively with Campus Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to ensure consistent application, compliance, and education related to facility design standards. Facilities Management ensures SAIT's buildings and grounds are safe, functional and welcoming. Join a team dedicated to equipping learners and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces through sustainable growth. The Opportunity Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday, June 5th, 2026 The Facility Design Standards Lead is the institutional authority for facility design and technical standards and project design review across SAIT’s built environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that all capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational activities adhere to approved Facility Design Guidelines, regulatory, legislative, and AHJ requirements to support safety, maintainability, operational reliability, and lifecycle value. Operating within an asset management context, this position provides a single point of subject matter expertise across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems (including access control, building management systems, and smart building infrastructure). The role owns the development, governance, upkeep, and continuous improvement of facility design standards. The position works collaboratively with Campus Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Sustainability, and Project Delivery teams to ensure consistent application, compliance, and education related to facility design standards. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way. Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Excellent dining options on campus - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes And the perks keep on coming! About SAIT At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.