Regional Facilities & Operations Leader (24/7)

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 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.