Program Manager

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Building People is looking for a Program Manager in Washington, D.C. This role serves as the contract’s primary contact, overseeing a multi-functional team while managing cost and schedule requirements. Candidates should have at least five years of project management experience and be ready to maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

The position includes the development of key plans and assuring timely submissions of deliverables. Candidates with familiarity in federal facilities operations are preferred. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of project management or managerial experience.
• Experience managing projects of comparable magnitude.
• Ability to maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related issues.
• Manage performance to meet cost, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
• Develop and execute methodologies to meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the government for all matters relating to contract performance. The PM oversees a multi-functional facilities support team across two government facilities, manages cost, schedule, and deliverable requirements, and drives quality control and staffing plan execution. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role requiring a professional who operates with minimal oversight and brings mature, independent judgment to a diverse and technically demanding operating environment.

Required Experience & Skills

• The PM must have a minimum of five (5) years of project management or managerial experience, be highly experienced in management of projects of comparable magnitude, and possess effective management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• The contractor must manage performance to meet all necessary cost, schedule, and deliverable requirements, oversee deliverables and financial responsibilities, develop and execute methodologies and processes to meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, and monitor and report project status to the government as required.
• Program management responsibilities include developing and maintaining a Staffing Plan, Quality Control Plan (QCP), and Transition-Out Plan; serving as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to resolve contract issues; confirming reports and deliverables are submitted on time; maintaining appropriate staffing levels; and attending meetings pertaining to contract performance as required.
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience managing facilities support or building operations and maintenance contracts for federal agencies.
• Familiarity with General Services Administration (GSA) co‑management processes, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract structures, and federal regulations governing facilities services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive‑level briefings and reports.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• 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. 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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