Facilities Manager - Washington, DC, United States - Building People LLC/The

    Building People LLC/The
    Building People LLC/The Washington, DC, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and people through strategic thought leadership and expertise
    We enhance our customers' ability to build a culture that optimizes performance in the built environment
    Our strategy leads clients towards the future of facilities through a connected real estate model that propagates new norms to deliver organizational efficiency, sustainability, and savings
    Real estate and the facilities landscape are changing
    Join us, and we will lead this change together
    Our top priority is hiring and retaining top talent in all areas of our organization
    At The Building People, our goal is to foster integrity and a work culture that motivates and inspires employees to succeed
    We are excited that our team is growing rapidly, which means we need you The Building People's Market Offerings and Business Lines include:


    • Real Estate & Workplace
    • Facilities Management & Maintenance
    • Engineering & Construction Management
    • Energy & Environmental
    • Technology Integration
    • Sustainability & Smart Buildings
    • Human Capital
    • Mission Support Job Description The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Facilities Manager with an active Top Secret Clearance
    The Facilities Manager manages multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus or portfolio of buildings
    The general responsibilities of the Facilities Manager are as follows, to include but not limited to:


    • Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients
    Attends client meetings.


    • Coordinates, oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance.
    • Reviews work orders to ensure that assignments are completed.
    • Responsible for facilities inspections and reports.
    • Obtains and reviews price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
    • Manages capital projects
    Prepares capital project and operating budget and variance reports.


    • Manages vendor relationships and trains vendors on work order and billing procedures.
    • Responsible for invoice processing and accuracy of cost center coding.
    • Conducts financial/business analysis including preparation of reports.
    • Provides management to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
    • Manages site preventive maintenance program and recycling program

    Skills & Requirements Qualifications and Education Required:

    • Active Top Secret Clearance
    • Associates degree or bachelor's degree required with focus on technical, engineering, or architectural areas
    Prior supervisory experience preferred.


    • Minimum of four years of related experience and/or training preferred
    Facility Management certification preferred.


    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational and analytical skills
    Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers
    Ability to effectively present information
    Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.


    • Requires broad-based knowledge of financial terms and principles
    Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions
    Conducts advanced financial analysis.


    • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
    Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations
    Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.


    • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite programs, Outlook, and intranet/internet
    Ability to use work order system
    Working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems
    Working knowledge of leases, contracts, and related documents.


    • Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, organizational policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines
    Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines
    Qualifications *Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

    • Medical & Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Life Insurance/AD&D
    • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
    • Paid Time Off
    • Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer
    The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized
    However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC
    Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment
    In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment
    If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information
    Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis
    Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address
    For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement .