Senior Facilities & Operations Manager – Federal/O&M

The Building People; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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 senior Facilities Manager to oversee commercial, federal, and industrial O&M and construction operations in the Alexandria, VA area. You will manage mission-critical systems, coordinate outages, supervise maintenance teams, and report on safety and performance.

The role requires robust leadership, OSHA/EM 385-1-1 knowledge, CMMS experience (Maximo), and the ability to work with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing commercial, institutional, industrial, or federal facilities O&M or construction operations.
• Experience managing mission-critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, BAS/DDC controls, and life safety systems.
• Experience supervising preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency response, and service call operations in a performance-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards, EM 385-1-1, quality control procedures, and federal safety compliance requirements.
• Experience administering Quality Control Plans (QCP), safety programs, and operational reporting requirements.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as Maximo for scheduling, asset management, work order tracking, reporting, and preventive maintenance oversight.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, vendors, and onsite technical personnel in a secure federal facilities environment.
• Experience supporting facilities requiring strict operational continuity, security compliance, and emergency response readiness.
• Ability to coordinate utility outages, operational disruptions, and maintenance activities with Government stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, operating manuals, and maintenance standards.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Requirement Certs: OSHA 30 Certification.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• One or more of the following required: Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) for Contractors.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Facility Management Professional (FMP).
• NFPA 70E Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities O&M and construction operations for multiple sites, ensuring uptime and safety.
• Coordinate outages, maintenance activities, and align with Government stakeholders.
• Supervise maintenance teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Maintain safety programs, QC plans, and operational reporting for audits and client reviews.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance standards.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Safety compliance

CMMS Maximo

Subcontractor management

Technical drawings

Communication

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

CSP

CFM

FMP

NFPA 70E Training Certification

CQM-C for Contractors

Driver's License

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Maximo CMMS

BAS/DDC controls

Job description

The Building People is seeking a senior Facilities Manager to oversee commercial, federal, and industrial O&M and construction operations in the Alexandria, VA area. You will manage mission-critical systems, coordinate outages, supervise maintenance teams, and report on safety and performance.

The role requires robust leadership, OSHA/EM 385-1-1 knowledge, CMMS experience (Maximo), and the ability to work with government stakeholders.