Facilities Operations Manager

The Building People; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability & Short-Term

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, seeks a Facilities Operations Manager (Lead Area Facilities Operations Specialist) in Grand Prairie, TX. This full-time role supports facility operations, energy management, and SRM, coordinating with customer and regional staff.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years related experience), strong leadership, and knowledge of building systems; CMMS experience preferred. Telework arrangements may vary; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years experience; or 5+ years of related experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams in challenging environments.
• Detailed knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, interiors, and roofing systems.
• Experience with building inspections and facility condition assessments.
• Proficient with CMMS and estimating tools; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central point of communication between customer and regional staff.
• Assist Program Manager with timely contractual deliverables.
• Identify and report building deficiencies and propose repairs.
• Inform customers and tenants about site matters and upcoming projects.
• Track project status, inspections, documentation, and work orders.
• Assist with design reviews for major/minor construction and repairs.
• Provide backup coverage and ensure quality assurance for service contracts.
• Create and maintain documentation, checklists, and reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Building systems knowledge

Facility inspections

Independent work

CMMS & estimating tools

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years related experience

Tools

CMMS

Estimating tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan

Sep 02, 2026

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Facilities Operations Manager (Lead Area Facilities Operations Specialist) in Grand Prairie, TX. The Facilities Operations Manager (Lead Area Facilities Operations Specialist) shall assist the customer with comprehensive technical support of ongoing Facility Operations and Maintenance Support, Energy Management, BASOPS, and Sustainment, Revitalization, and Modernization (SRM).

Responsibilities/Duties

• Central point of communication between customer and regional staff.
• Support Program Manager & Deputy Program Manager with submission of accurate & timely contractual deliverables.
• Identify, document, and report all physical building deficiencies, followed by a recommendation for repair.
• Document, advise and inform customer and tenants on matters pertaining to their site (e.g., improper use of the property, unit housekeeping problems, pending repairs and upcoming construction projects).
• Assist the Government in tracking project status, performing inspections, providing documentation, and verifying completion of projects or work orders.
• Assist customer & staff in implementing corrective actions, repair, and maintenance.
• Assist the customer with design reviews on major/minor construction, renovation, and repair projects.
• Provide backup coverage as needed.
• Planning, coordination and quality assurance requirements and specifications for service contract support of facility repairs.
• Monitor physical and functional condition of building systems.
• Identify and report deficiencies.
• Initiation of Work Order requests and criteria/objectives for maintenance and repair, input into CSS.
• Monitoring and inspect life safety, physical security, and fire prevention requirements. Address deficiencies if required.
• Create & maintain Documentation, Checklists, and Reports.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Other duties as assigned

*This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Experience & Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams through challenging environments.
• Detailed knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, interiors, and roofing systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize effectively in order meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Familiarity with standard CMMS systems, estimating tools, and Microsoft Suite.
• Must always be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.

Physical Demands

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be asked to drive for several hours each day during the course of site inspections.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior experience as an Area Facilities Operations Specialist (AFOS) or Facilities Coordinator in the U.S. Army/Army Reserve.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum three (3) years of experience
• Five (5) plus years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance:

• Current favorable, or eligible for a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance, in accordance with AR 38067
• Valid Driver's License

*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.*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• 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 [e-mail] 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.

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