Project Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance for a major federal office and warehouse complex in Fort Worth, Texas. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, BAS, and grounds across a large multi-building campus, directing skilled trades and site supervisors.

You will manage customer relationships, drive safety and reliability, and ensure efficient, compliant operations while coordinating subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in facilities operations and maintenance management.
• Experience managing large-scale mechanical systems and campus operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary authority for contract and operational matters with the customer.
• Direct day-to-day building operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BAS.
• Build and manage staffing, training, and supervising onsite staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors as needed to fulfill service requirements.
• Own quality control and safety programs; ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities mgmt

Communication

Customer relations

Background check

Tools

CMMS/NCMMS

Building Automation (BAS)

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.

Our 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. Position Description/Summary: The Building People is hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services for a major federal office and warehouse complex in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the full scope of building operations - including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, vertical transportation, grounds, and building automation systems - across a large multi-building campus. You will lead a team of skilled tradespeople and supervisors, manage the customer relationship, and ensure the facility runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of authority for all contract and operational matters, representing the company in all communications with the customer.
• Direct and oversee day-to-day building operations and maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, vertical transportation, grounds, and building automation systems (BAS).
• Build and manage a staffing plan, including hiring, training, and supervising onsite supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialty trade partners as needed to fulfill service requirements.
• Own the quality control program, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a strong, responsive working relationship with the customer's facility management representatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, training requirements, and all applicable codes and regulations.
• Track and report on maintenance activity using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance management, including project management or supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing building mechanical systems and maintenance operations in facilities of similar size and complexity (large-scale commercial or institutional campuses, 600,000+ square feet preferred).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-trade teams and hold staff accountable to performance standards.
• Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to pass a background/security screening and obtain facility access credentials as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing operations and maintenance contracts for government or institutional facilities.
• Familiarity with building automation platforms such as Tridium Niagara, JCI/Metasys, or Siemens Apogee.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/NCMMS).

Other Information

• 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 case­by­case 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.