Building Manager, Government Campus

Peterson Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Companies, a leading Washington, D.C. region real estate developer, seeks a diligent facilities/property manager to oversee a large government campus in Herndon, VA.

You will manage operating plans, tenant relations, and building systems to ensure safety and performance. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, or related field with 1–3 years of experience plus an active Top Secret clearance is required.

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 an active Top Secret security clearance, or be eligible for and willing to apply for and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the annual operating and facility plan for an assigned property, maintaining the physical and aesthetic appearance of property, note deficiencies, suggest solutions, implement solutions.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of building systems to include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator and fire safety systems. Assure optimal functioning of property, building 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/incidences at property.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Analytical

Computer skills

Education

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

Tools

Nexus Payables

Job description

As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.

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.

Salary Range: $1OOK – $130K

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 an active Top Secret security clearance, or be eligible for and willing to apply for and maintain one.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the annual operating and facility plan for an assigned property, maintaining the physical and aesthetic appearance of property, note deficiencies, suggest solutions, implement solutions.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of building systems to include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator and fire safety systems. Assure optimal functioning of property, building 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/incidences at property.