BUILDING MANAGER, COMMERCIAL

Peterson Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Companies seeks a proactive property/facilities coordinator for a large government campus in Herndon, VA. You will implement operating plans, maintain property appearance, and coordinate with tenants and contractors to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 1–3 years of property management experience, with strong communication and computer skills. Equal opportunity employer and team-focused culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, business, architecture, planning or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in property or facilities management or related field.
• Must be detailed oriented, organized, analytical, and possess strong customer service and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement the annual operating and facility plan for an assigned property, maintaining appearance and noting deficiencies.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator, and fire safety systems.
• Serve as principal contact for tenant and contractors; initiate action.
• Investigate, report, and resolve tenant complaints, building deficiencies, and related incidents.
• Perform property inspections daily/weekly/quarterly as needed.
• Monitor all service requests and work orders for the property.
• Review leases and amendments for the assigned property and ensure lease adherence.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports; reforecast and explain variances.
• Develop a 2-year operating budget including long-term planning and capital improvements.
• Periodically bid contracted work to ensure standards and pricing.
• Prepare contracts for signature and execute contracts for records.
• Create purchase orders in Nexus Payables and review expenses.
• Attend department meetings and report on status of issues.
• Assist with special projects, RFPs, events, etc.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.
• Respond to after-hour calls and emergencies at property.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, business, architecture, planning or related field

Tools

Nexus Payables

Job description

Job Details

Location: Dulles Discovery - Chantilly, VA 20152

Position Type: Full Time

Peterson Companies

Who You Are

You are an energetic, personable, and dependable individual that enjoys working for a dynamic team responsible for the management and operations of a large government campus in Herndon, VA. You enjoy working for a company that has an active culture with excellent perks that foster work life balance. You are passionate about delivering world class customer service and fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity. You enjoy engaging with a team to deliver results and meet deadlines, but are also capable of independent work product delivery. You approach challenges with a positive attitude and tactful communication.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, business, architecture, planning or related field (years of experience may be substituted if deemed appropriate)
• 1-3 years of experience in property or facilities management or related field.
• Must be detailed oriented, organized, analytical, and possess strong customer service and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a Top Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the annual operating and facility plan for an assigned property, maintaining the physical and aesthetic appearance of property, noting deficiencies, suggesting solutions, implementing solutions.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of building systems including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator, and fire safety systems to assure optimal functioning of property and building systems.
• Principal contact for tenant and contractors. Initiate action when appropriate.
• Investigate, report, and resolve tenant complaints, building deficiencies and security, insurance, or community related incidents related to property.
• Perform property inspections as well as daily, weekly, quarterly inspections as needed.
• Monitor all service requests and work orders for the property.
• Review all leases and amendments for the assigned property and ensure adherence to lease requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports. Reforecast unanticipated events each month and prepare variance explanations.
• Develop a 2-year operating budget(s) to include long term planning and capital improvements.
• Periodical bidding of contracted work to ensure standards, pricing, and best practices within industry are always attained.
• Prepare contracts for signature and execute contracts for records.
• Create purchase orders in Nexus Payables and review/approve property expenses/invoices.
• Attend department meetings and report on status of any problems or projects at assigned building.
• Assist others in department as required with special projects, RFP’s, building and staff events, etc.
• Assume other responsibilities and duties as required.
• Respond to after hour calls and emergencies/incidents at property.

Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.