Project Manager, Facilities and Capital Projects

U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. seeks a Project Manager, Facilities and Capital Projects to lead renovation, restoration, and capital improvements at its headquarters.

The role works closely with the VP of Operations and Building Operations, with emphasis on historic building experience. On-site work is primary; responsibilities include coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, budgets, schedules, and vendor management, while ensuring code compliance and preservation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years managing commercial facilities or capital projects.
• Experience with historic buildings strongly preferred.
• Commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Strong project management, budgeting, communication, and vendor management skills.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and capital projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop budgets, schedules, scopes, and executive status reports.
• Manage work in an occupied historic building while minimizing operational disruption.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and historic preservation requirements.
• Manage procurement, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Support long-term capital planning and facilities strategy.
• Maintain project documentation and closeout records.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Provide occasional after-hours project oversight.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world's largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today-and every day-to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview

The Project Manager, Facilities and Capital Projects manages renovation, restoration, and capital improvement projects at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C. Working closely with the Vice President of Operations and the Building Operations team, this role oversees projects in the Chamber's historic headquarters. Experience with historic buildings and commercial real estate is strongly preferred. This is primarily an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and capital projects from planning through completion.


• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.


• Develop budgets, schedules, scopes, and executive status reports.


• Manage work in an occupied historic building while minimizing operational disruption.


• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and historic preservation requirements.


• Manage procurement, contracts, change orders, and invoices.


• Support long-term capital planning and facilities strategy.


• Maintain project documentation and closeout records.


• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.


• Provide occasional after-hours project oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years managing commercial facilities or capital projects.


• Experience with historic buildings strongly preferred.


• Commercial real estate experience preferred.


• Strong project management, budgeting, communication, and vendor management skills.


• PMP certification preferred.


• Ability to work primarily on-site in Washington, D.C.

The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $155,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors.

Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.