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About Clutch:

We’re on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?

Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car buying and selling experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guaranty and that’s just the beginning.

Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.

Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.

About the role:

The Construction and Facilities Manager will oversee all operations within the Clutch facilities portfolio and play an integral role in future design and build projects as Clutch looks to expand its retail brick-and-mortar presence over the coming years. This role involves analyzing and evaluating different facility scenarios and build-out designs, supporting the standardization of technical and facility-related processes and systems, and managing the planning, design, and project management/control of existing facility buildings.

Responsibilities include overseeing all building-related activities, assisting in the relocation to a 16-acre property with two buildings totaling 100,000+ sq ft, organizing vendors, and managing projects for the production and revenue teams. The Construction and Facilities Manager will ensure the preservation of infrastructure, maintain safety and functionality of facilities, and optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.

This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management, requiring a well-organized individual with proven ability in these areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for Clutch reconditioning, retail facilities, and other expansion projects.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment, and services required.
• Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and present formal documentation for approval when required.
• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements.
• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities.
• Coach and guide all project teams (sub-contractors, maintenance engineers, and commissioning engineers) throughout the full project life cycle.
• Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues.
• Audit contractors to check that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and that they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed.
• Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action.
• Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work.
• Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance levels.
• Coach other team members on best practices. Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for facility improvements and maintenance.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement energy-saving programs.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures.
• Manage facility budgets and track spending.
• Oversee waste management, security, and pet control vendors.
• Handle facility-related emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

We’re looking for:

• 3-5 years of facilities and/or construction operations.
• Preferably experience managing 100,000 square feet of industrial warehouse and commercial office space across multiple locations and provinces.
• Project management, construction, or engineering experience with a proven track record of managing both new builds and the enhancement of existing warehouses/ logistics buildings
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Construction market experience in one or more Canadian provinces.
• Experiencing operating heavy machinery (e.g. 4x4, Floor scrubbers, Bobcat, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to take a business need and offer a strategic solution with the company’s direction in mind.
• Project Management experience from the design phase through implementation and operation
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OH&S safety standards, labor safety standards, and other environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with technology - Google office suite, project management systems, instant messaging systems.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• B.Sc of Civil or Engineering or Architecture or relevant field.
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent applicable work experience.
• Professional certification (e.g. CFM) and having your own tools are a plus.

Why you’ll love it at Clutch:

• Autonomy - You have the freedom to create your own path
• Competitive Salary
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Generous Time Off Program
• Opportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startup

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email talent@clutch.ca