Building Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSAs

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a seasoned Facilities Operations & Maintenance professional to support DC area federal and commercial facilities. The role focuses on coordinating building system repairs, managing service requests, and monitoring contractor performance across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include inventory control, space planning, compliance monitoring, and cost reporting to inform budgeting and planning decisions. Telework is not specified; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting facilities management in commercial, government, or institutional environments.
• Experience coordinating building maintenance activities, repairs, and service requests with facility service providers, property managers, or government organizations.
• Experience supporting federal facilities or government-owned/leased buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, building systems, and maintenance coordination including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing facility service providers, maintenance contractors, and building support services.
• Ability to monitor contractor performance and address service deficiencies to ensure operational standards are met.
• Experience managing facility inventory, equipment tracking, asset records, and documentation.
• Knowledge of space planning concepts, workplace planning, and occupancy management.
• Familiarity with environmental, energy management, fire protection, safety, health, and physical security compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and management briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among leadership, facility staff, government stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building system repairs and monitor system performance across all supported locations.
• Manage and coordinate service requests for building maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility system issues with appropriate federal agencies, property managers, and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance and address deficiencies related to facility maintenance and support services.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of facility service providers, including landscaping, snow removal, janitorial services, food services, and other building operations support functions.
• Coordinate corrective actions and elevate service issues as necessary to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met.
• Maintain effective communication with service providers and stakeholders regarding facility support needs.
• Maintain adequate inventories of facility parts, equipment, tools, and building supplies.
• Initiate requests for funding and procurement of required supplies and materials through management channels.
• Conduct equipment audits and maintain accurate facility records, inventories, and asset documentation.
• Develop and administer facility space planning initiatives to support organizational and workforce needs.
• Coordinate with leadership on facility renovations, relocations, reconfigurations, and improvement projects.
• Support planning and implementation of construction, modernization, and infrastructure improvement efforts.
• Monitor and report compliance with Environmental, Energy Management, Fire Protection, Safety and Health, Accessibility, and Physical Security requirements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal regulations, organizational policies, and facility management best practices.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective action programs as required.
• Prepare facility cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management.
• Provide data analysis and recommendations to support facility budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.
• Track facility-related expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

Skills

Facilities management

Building operations

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Life safety systems

Contractor coordination

Inventory management

Space planning

Compliance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Job Description

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate building system repairs and monitor system performance across all supported locations.
• Manage and coordinate service requests for building maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility system issues with appropriate federal agencies, property managers, and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance and address deficiencies related to facility maintenance and support services.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues to maintain operational continuity.

Service Contract Oversight

• Monitor and evaluate performance of facility service providers, including landscaping, snow removal, janitorial services, food services, and other building operations support functions.
• Coordinate corrective actions and elevate service issues as necessary to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met.
• Maintain effective communication with service providers and stakeholders regarding facility support needs.

Inventory and Asset Management

• Maintain adequate inventories of facility parts, equipment, tools, and building supplies.
• Initiate requests for funding and procurement of required supplies and materials through management channels.
• Conduct equipment audits and maintain accurate facility records, inventories, and asset documentation.

Space Planning and Facility Coordination

• Develop and administer facility space planning initiatives to support organizational and workforce needs.
• Coordinate with leadership on facility renovations, relocations, reconfigurations, and improvement projects.
• Support planning and implementation of construction, modernization, and infrastructure improvement efforts.

Compliance and Program Monitoring

• Monitor and report compliance with Environmental, Energy Management, Fire Protection, Safety and Health, Accessibility, and Physical Security requirements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal regulations, organizational policies, and facility management best practices.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective action programs as required.

Reporting and Cost Management

• Prepare facility cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management.
• Provide data analysis and recommendations to support facility budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.
• Track facility-related expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

Notice $120,000-$140,000 DOE

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting facilities management, building operations, property management, or facility project coordination in commercial, government, or institutional environments.
• Experience coordinating building maintenance activities, repairs, and service requests with facility service providers, property managers, or government organizations.
• Experience supporting federal facilities or government-owned/leased buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, building systems, and maintenance coordination, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing facility service providers, maintenance contractors, and building support services.
• Ability to monitor contractor performance and address service deficiencies to ensure operational standards are met.
• Experience managing facility inventory, equipment tracking, asset records, and documentation.
• Knowledge of space planning concepts, workplace planning, and occupancy management.
• Familiarity with environmental, energy management, fire protection, safety, health, and physical security compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and management briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among leadership, facility staff, government stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

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.