Relocation Project Manager with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; 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 DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is hiring a Relocation Project Manager in the Washington, DC area to lead major office relocations and coordinate cross‑functional teams across design, construction, and move planning.

Required: a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and minimum four years of related experience; PMP is preferred. Telework arrangements may apply; strong communication and cost control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area; four years of relevant experience.
• PMP preferred; government or federal project experience valued.
• Ability to read/interpret complex documents (leases, contracts, charters).
• Develop and implement communication plans for meetings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings at site or offices and provide updates.
• Create and maintain project reports, scope, schedule, budget, risks.
• Lead project delivery resources and coordinate cross‑team efforts.
• Assist with procurement, bid questions, site visits, and RFP responses.
• Oversee design and construction phases, monitor submittals and progress.
• Close out projects with lessons learned and occupancy planning.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

PMP certification (preferred)

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. The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Relocation Project Manager with experience managing major office relocations. The general responsibilities of the Project Manager - Mid Level are as follows, to include but not limited to:
• Attend regular and special project meetings as required. Meetings may be at the project site or nearby offices.
• Create and update project reports and communications on regular schedules and as needed to support special requests. Reports/communications will include all project information related to scope, schedule, budget, issues, and other relevant information. Reports/communications may include charts and pictures.
• Create, set-up and maintain a project filing, record keeping and documentation system. Update the various Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) that may be used on each project to include client and other government systems.
• Provide overall project management functions to include monitoring and controlling the project and communicating across all project stakeholders, initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, and closing the project
• During the service provider acquisition phase, aid the government contracting officer with contract procurement, answering bid or request for proposal (RFP) questions, attending/participating in site visits (or market surveys), attending/participating in pre-bid conferences, preparing/issuing solicitation amendments for review and approval by the contracting officer and performing cost/bid/proposal analysis.
• During the design phase provide design technical reviews, code compliance reviews, constructability reviews, analysis of value engineering proposals, preparation of cost estimates, cost analysis, cost control and cost monitoring, site investigations and site surveys, scheduling, review of design scope changes, leading/attending design review meetings, performing market studies (related to contractor interest) and assisting client offices with phasing and move planning as needed to support the project.
• During the construction phase, manage, monitor and recommend approval/disapproval of project submittals, review and monitor project tasks and schedules for progress with emphasis on milestone completions, lead or assist in problem resolution to include developing the Government's position, maintain marked up sets of plans and current drawings and specifications, perform routine inspections of construction as the work progresses, identifying work that does not conform to contract requirements and taking action to notify appropriate personnel/contractors in order to correct the shortfalls, * compiling lists of defects and omissions, monitoring project financial data and budgets, monitoring and controlling project change orders by developing proposal requests, preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, assisting in negotiations and preparing change order packages, leading and conducting regular progress meetings to review progress, cost and schedule and resolve issues. Document each meeting through notes and minutes, coordinate construction activities with stakeholders, monitor hazardous material abatement work, assist the contracting office with preparation of progress payments, oversee and monitor the range of commissioning services for the project.
• During the project close out phase, perform post occupancy evaluations, assist with preparing lessons learned, close out all accounting and financial accounts, assist with developing and implementing move-in and move-out plans, provide move coordination and relocation assistance, provide coordination and oversight of client installed systems and equipment such as furniture, phones, cabling, IT systems, locks and alarms, file and archive all project information such as documents, specifications, drawings and other types of information, assist with transitioning the project over to the office responsible for the long term management of the space.
• Physical Abilities - The duties and tasks involved in this position may require some physical exertion, such as bending and twisting, climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, crawling into tight space or other effort. Required Experience & Skills
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting real estate occupancy projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, and drawings.
• Ability to interact directly with clients to define move assistance requirements.
• Experience in preparing scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Leading project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals
• Developing and Implementing communication plans for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitating project meetings. Required Education
• Bachelor's degree from College or University in a technical area of study. Minimum four years of related experience and/or training. Preferred Education
• PMP preferred.
• 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:
• 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.