Facilities Supervisor with Security Clearance

The Building People; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Facility Supervisor (Shift Supervisor) to manage federal facility operations and maintenance. The role oversees on-site operations, directs engineering and trades personnel, and ensures all systems are operated and maintained per contract requirements.

Responsibilities include supervising shift staff, monitoring major building systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance; background checks and potential credentialing are required.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and leadership abilities with the capacity to coordinate across roles and authorities.
• Experience in environments with security clearances is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing personnel records and official submissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site facility operations during assigned shifts.
• Direct engineering and trades personnel and monitor all facility systems.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and contract requirements are met during shifts.
• Supervise on-site staff, perform equipment checks, and document work in CMMS.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on operational issues and safety concerns.
• Support IRS Occupancy Emergency Plan drills and emergencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Security clearance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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
• Technology Solutions

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

Job Description Position Description/Summary:

The Building People is seeking a Facility Supervisor (Shift Supervisor) for a federal government facility operations and maintenance contract. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing on‑site operations during assigned shifts, directing engineering and trades personnel, and ensuring all facility systems are operated and maintained in accordance with contract requirements.

Job Description/Duties

• Ensure all assigned facility systems are continuously monitored, operated, and maintained during the shift.
• Respond to and direct resolution of service calls within required timeframes.
• Make all critical operational decisions for contract performance in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Ensure shift personnel adhere to all safety, environmental, and contract requirements.
• Supervise on‑site engineering and trades personnel during assigned shifts.
• Perform and oversee equipment checks of all major building systems at required frequencies.
• Direct response and resolution of emergency, urgent, and routine service calls.
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities and ensure all work is documented in the CMMS.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on operational issues, outages, and safety concerns.
• Support the IRS Occupancy Emergency Plan (OEP) during drills and actual emergencies.

Performance Standards

• All assigned building systems are continuously monitored and maintained throughout each shift.
• Service calls are received, classified, and resolved within required response and completion timeframes.
• All work performed during the shift is accurately documented in the CMMS.
• Safety and environmental requirements are upheld at all times.
• Shift operations continue without interruption in the absence of the Project Manager.

Skills & Requirements Qulifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent experience (within the past seven (7) years) in the operation and maintenance of building HVAC and mechanical systems at the journeyman level. Hands‑on knowledge of operating chiller plants, boiler systems, and associated building equipment required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple roles and levels of authority.
• Experience working in environments requiring security clearances preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing personnel records and official submissions.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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.

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