Facility Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking an experienced Facility Manager with a SECRET clearance to oversee an assigned portfolio of federal facilities in the Washington, DC metro area. The role requires hands-on experience in space planning, budgeting, and project administration, including logistics, maintenance, and tenant outfitting.

Applicants should have at least four years of facility management support experience, strong English proficiency, and the ability to perform physically demanding

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of facility management support experience.
• Speak, understand, read and write English proficiently.
• Ability to lift 40–60 lb and perform physical tasks.
• Experience with basic furniture assembly/disassembly and moving furniture.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects and address related challenges.
• Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, scheduling, estimating.
• Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting, project administration, program management, logistics.
• Building upkeep and general management of client facilities.
• Assist with special projects as needed and support DHS personnel transport within metro area.

Skills

English proficiency

Furniture handling

Physical endurance

Hand tools

Vehicle operation

Project coordination

Budgeting

Space planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hammer

Screwdriver

Drill

Volt meter

Vacuum cleaner

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.

The 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.


• The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Facility Manager with a Secret Clearance.


• Key Responsibilities:


• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges related:


• Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, Scheduling, estimating,


• Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting * project administration, program management, logistics, furniture


• Building upkeep and general management of client facilities.


• A minimum of four years of experience providing facility management support activities:


• Speak, understand, read, and write in the English language with a good level of proficiency.


• Experience in furniture assembly and disassembly, including the ability to transport, crate, uncrate, assemble, and disassemble basic furniture parts and pieces.


• Ability to lift/carry/move 40-60 lb. boxes from one building to another with the use of hand trucks/dollies. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, including multiple hours, and climb ladders.


• Experience in addressing post-move punch list items, including box and trash removal, furniture cleaning, and minor furniture repairs


• Ability to set up conference room space for multiple users and different layouts to include VTC setup.


• Ability to assist with special projects on an as-needed basis, including food bank collection, copier paper distribution, and recycling


• Drive agency provided vehicle within the metro area to assist in the transport of DHS employees who require transportation


• Ability to escort visitors/contractors, as necessary, in SECRET areas


• Show proficiency with general hand tools: hammer, screwdriver, drill, voltmeter, vacuum cleaner, etc.


• Possess a valid driver's license, with a good driving record, in order to drive an agency vehicle, with automatic transmission.


• Prepares finished products for shipment or storage by placing them in shipping containers, the specific operations performed being dependent upon the type, size, and number of units to be packed, the type of container employed, and method of shipment.


• Performs a variety of minor repairs and services to maintain motorized and electric vehicles/carts. Places and maintains decals on vehicles, checks and replaces batteries, rotates, repairs, and replaces tires, washes, polishes, and cleans interiors and exteriors of vehicles, drains, flushes, and replaces engine, transmission, and differential grease and oils, checks, cleans, calibrates, and replaces spark plugs, cleans and replaces oil and air filters.


• Knowledge of small construction jobs and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety. Proficient at the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, interior painting, hanging doors, drill and set door hardware, electrical and video wiring, TV/Projector installation, set windows, read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills. Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for material estimates.


• Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages; routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing material in accordance with prescribed storage methods; rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage; removing material from storage and moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances; moves heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, security screening, and other types of machinery and equipment.


• Spreads sand and salt on icy roads and walkways; picks up leaves and trash.


• Ability to pass a DHS "suitability" background investigation is a requirement.


• For proposed Facility Management Support Personnel, the ability to gain ready access to DHS locations without escort (Secret clearance). A MINIMUM OF SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED.


• 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.