Assistant Facility Project Manager

CMI Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility management is seeking an Assistant Facility Project Manager to oversee project performance and manage various facility operations. The role involves coordinating tasks, budgets, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience managing large facilities and hold a PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities of at least 800,000 sq ft.
• Five years of experience in managing complex commercial and institutional facilities.
• Skills in operating and repairing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases including initiating, planning, executing, and closing.
• Oversee recurring repairs and participate in capital improvement projects.
• Prepare and bid vendor contracts for high-quality services.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Quality Control

Vendor Management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Job Description

As the Assistant Facility Project Manager, you will support the Project Managers and manage your own smaller projects, focusing on project performance including cost, schedule, quality, and status. You will be responsible for managing all project phases—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing—by coordinating tasks, budgets, and stakeholders in accordance with project management principles and best practices. Additionally, you will be involved in subcontractor negotiations, liaising with owners, engineers, and sub-trades, and managing technical and financial aspects of contracts. Your role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts, company policies, procedures, legislation, and labor requirements.

Key Job Functions

1. Oversee recurring repairs and participate in planned and funded capital improvement projects for the facility.
2. Prepare and bid vendor contracts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services as requested by the client.
3. Understand and interpret budgets, variances, and perform basic financial reporting as required.
4. Manage the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems within the property line, including:
   • Electrical systems and emergency generators
   • Mechanical, plumbing, energy management control systems (EMCS), HVAC systems
   • Fire suppression and life safety systems
   • Service request operations and record keeping using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
   • Hydraulic and electric systems like vehicle barriers, dock levelers, and sliding doors
   • Roofing systems
   • Minor structural and architectural repairs, including carpentry tasks
   • Elevator and vertical transportation systems
   • Child care center playground equipment
   • Janitorial and grounds maintenance services
   • Pest control services
   • Energy management systems

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities of at least 800,000 sq ft with similar complexity.
• Five (5) years of recent experience in managing and supervising complex commercial and institutional facilities, including operations, maintenance, and janitorial services.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Skills in establishing and managing organizations for operating and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to perform quality control inspections and provide routine status reports to clients.

Additional Information

CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.