Project Manager (Secret Clearance)

Waseyabek Development Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the on-site lead for contract operations in a large facility, providing leadership and coordination of maintenance, repairs, and customer service delivery to meet contract performance standards. The role requires a U.S.

citizen with a secret clearance, a related bachelor’s degree, and extensive experience in facilities management, including large-scale environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• 15 years of experience in operations and maintenance or facilities management.
• At least 4 years in the last 5 managing operations for a building >=400,000 sq ft.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight and management of all contract operations and facility services.
• Serve as the official contractor representative with full authority on performance matters.
• Maintain on-site presence during core business hours to support operations.
• Direct and coordinate facility operations, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Manage personnel, subcontractors, and resources for successful execution.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility issues and high customer satisfaction.
• Review and respond to inspection reports and contract communications.
• Exercise purchasing authority up to $5,000 per transaction.
• Monitor contract compliance, safety standards, and performance metrics.
• Foster relationships with government stakeholders and customers.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Customer service

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction/facilities management

Job description

Mission

Waséyabek Federal Services, LLC (WFS) is a 100% Tribally owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP). WFS is part of a portfolio of companies managed by Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, a 100% Tribally owned economic development firm focused on income diversification on behalf of NHBP that reaches beyond gaming. WFS is a well‑funded, experienced small business, with substantial liquid assets and experience in federal contracting. WFS has borrowing capacity to meet the daily cash needs of new business development, new award support, and operational working capital. WFS is well‑versed in federal contract compliance and providing outstanding support services.

*****THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*****

Job Description

The Project Manager serves as the primary on‑site representative and authorized point of contact for contract operations in a large‑scale facility. This individual will provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of facility operations, maintenance, repair activities, and customer service delivery to ensure contract performance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day oversight and management of all contract operations and facility services.
• Serve as the official contractor representative with full authority to act on behalf of the organization regarding contract performance matters.
• Maintain on‑site presence during established core business hours to support operational requirements and customer needs.
• Direct and coordinate facility operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, and building alteration projects.
• Manage and oversee personnel, subcontractors, and resources required for successful contract execution.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility‑related issues while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Receive, review, and respond to inspection reports, performance assessments, correspondence, and other contract‑related communications on behalf of the contractor.
• Exercise independent purchasing authority for tools, materials, equipment, and repair parts up to $5,000 per transaction to support uninterrupted facility operations.
• Monitor contract compliance, quality assurance, safety standards, and performance metrics.
• Foster positive relationships with government stakeholders, building occupants, and customers through effective communication and responsive service delivery.
• Coordinate operational planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to support facility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Secret Clearance Required
• Bachelor Degree in a related technical discipline such as Engineering, Construction, or Facilities Management or an equivalent combination of training and certifications in a relevant technical discipline.
• 15 years of experience in related Operations and Maintenance support services and/or facilities management. At least 5 of these years must be in providing these services in a large facility or operation.
• At least 4 years of experience within the last 5 years managing the operations, maintenance, repair, building alterations, customer relations, and all other associated operations for a building consisting of at least 400,000 square feet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large‑scale government or federally occupied facilities.
• Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, safety programs, and facility management best practices.

Required Certifications

• Certificate from either IFMA as a CFM, BOMI International as a FMC, or Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) as a CPMM.
  Project Management Professional

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.