Real Estate Program / Engagement Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 seeking a seasoned Program Manager for our Occupancy Management business unit in Washington, DC. The role focuses on guiding large-scale real estate programs, coordinating with government leaders, and ensuring program success across multi-tenant portfolios.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of program/portfolio management and 5+ years of experience with large real estate organizations, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible program, real estate, or portfolio management experience.
• 5+ years supporting large or complex real estate organizations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary professional services teams.
• Experience with federal sector real estate programs.
• Experience with multi-tenant office portfolios ≥ 500,000 sq ft.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts a plus.
• Experience with Predictive Index a plus.
• Background check and clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality work products within contract timeframes.
• Serve as interface between government personnel for work teams.
• Coordinate operation and management of programs per specifications, budgets, timelines.
• Regularly communicate with customers to arrange meetings and discuss program problems.
• Regularly communicate with staff to arrange meetings and discuss problems.
• Regularly communicate with management on status and issues.
• Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.

Skills

Program management

Federal real estate experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Tools

Predictive Index

Microsoft Office

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. If you are interested in joining The Building People, the Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager supporting our Occupancy Management business unit, working closely with senior leaders in the federal government to drive organizational strategy and execute mission-critical program management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 10 or more years of progressively responsible program, real estate, or portfolio management experience. They must also have 5 or more years supporting large or complex real estate organizations. This position will be responsible for the overall performance, work integration, staffing, quality control, risk management, and coordination with the Government.

Responsibilities:

• Tasks will include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for ensuring that quality work products are produced within timeframes established by the Contract, the performance work statement, and Contracting Officials.
• Serve as the focus of interface between government personnel for specific work teams.
• Coordinate the operation and management of assigned programs according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Regularly communicate with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Regularly communicate with staff to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Regularly communicate with management regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.
• Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience managing multidisciplinary professional services teams.
• Demonstrated experience with federal sector real estate programs.
• Experience supporting multi-tenant office portfolios or facilitates exceeding 500,000 square feet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts a plus.
• Experience with Predictive Index a plus.
• 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

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 case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.