Regional Facilities Manager (East Tennessee) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability/Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations across multiple East Tennessee buildings, including courthouses and federal buildings, and to lead the Knoxville administrative/service desk hub.

Responsibilities include directing 24/7 emergency response, supervising maintenance teams and subcontractors, ensuring high uptime, and supporting Building Operating Plans. Background checks and clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities management experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and vertical transportation systems.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multi-trade maintenance teams.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs 24/7 emergency response for maintenance failures and safety issues.
• Operates the Knoxville administrative desk as a service intake and badge enrollment center.
• Supervises maintenance mechanics, custodial staff, and local subcontractors (elevators, construction).
• Monitors vertical transportation uptime and coordinates inspections for compliance.
• Tracks and reports regional performance metrics and maintenance completion rates.
• Supports development and annual updates of each facility's operating plan (BOP).

Skills

Facilities management

Supervisory experience

M&E systems knowledge

Subcontractor coordination

HSPD-12 clearance

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS

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.

Your 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 Summary

Manages day-to-day facilities operations across owned and leased buildings in East Tennessee, including the Howard Baker Jr. Courthouse & Federal Building, John Duncan Federal Building, 416 Cumberland Avenue location, Joel Solomon Federal Building & Courthouse (Chattanooga), and James Quillen U.S. Courthouse (Greeneville), and leads the Knoxville administrative/service desk hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs 24/7 emergency response for maintenance failures, asset protection, health and safety issues, and entrapments across assigned facilities.
• Operates the Knoxville administrative desk as a local service call intake and building access badge enrollment center.
• Supervises maintenance mechanics, custodial staff, and local specialized subcontractors (elevators, construction).
• Monitors vertical transportation performance against the required 99% annual uptime standard and coordinates ASME A17.1-compliant inspections.
• Tracks and reports regional Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) performance, including service call response times and maintenance completion rates.
• Supports development and annual update of each facility's Building Operating Plan (BOP).

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and vertical transportation systems.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multi-trade maintenance teams.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GSA facilities or federal building operations.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

ADDITIONAL 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 case-by-case 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.