Operations & Contracts Leader, Global Facilities (DC)

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,822 - 93,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A government office in Washington, DC is seeking an Operations and Contracts Manager to lead its Corporate Services team. This role focuses on strengthening UK-US collaboration in facilities management, managing an in-house maintenance team, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance operations and contract management, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• A comprehensive understanding of the FM market, including contract management.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong financial literacy, ideally with experience in profit/loss reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual business plan for FM services.
• Manage in-house maintenance team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance Operations

Facilities Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Engagement

Education

Professional qualifications in Property/FM or engineering related subject

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CAFM systems

Job description

A government office in Washington, DC is seeking an Operations and Contracts Manager to lead its Corporate Services team. This role focuses on strengthening UK-US collaboration in facilities management, managing an in-house maintenance team, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance operations and contract management, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.