Building Manager

*Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! 

The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Building Manager to provide comprehensive facilities management support across multiple Federal building locations. This role serves as the primary liaison between organizational leadership and the General Services Administration (GSA) for building operations, maintenance activities, and facility service coordination. The position ensures facility systems operate effectively, supports infrastructure projects, and maintains compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate building system repairs and monitor system performance across all supported locations.
• Dispatch and manage service requests to the General Services Administration (GSA) for building maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility system issues.
• Monitor contractor performance and address deficiencies related to GSA-provided services.

Service Contract Oversight

• Monitor and evaluate performance of facility service providers including landscaping, snow removal, janitorial services, food services, and other building operations support functions.
• Coordinate corrective actions and escalate service issues as necessary.

Inventory and Asset Management

• Maintain adequate inventories of facility parts, equipment, and building supplies.
• Initiate requests for funding and purchasing through management for required supplies and materials.
• Conduct equipment audits and maintain accurate facility records and asset documentation.

Space Planning and Facility Coordination

• Develop and administer facility space planning initiatives to support organizational needs.
• Coordinate with leadership on the planning and implementation of facility improvement and construction projects.

Compliance and Program Monitoring

• Monitor and report compliance with Environmental, Energy Management, Fire Protection, Safety and Health, and Physical Security standards.
• Ensure adherence to federal and organizational policies related to facility operations.

Reporting and Cost Management

• Prepare facility cost estimates, operational reports, and performance metrics as requested by management.
• Provide data and analysis to support facility budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting facilities management, building operations, property management, or facility project coordination in commercial, government, or institutional environments.
• Experience coordinating building maintenance activities, repairs, and service requests with facilities service providers or property management organizations.
• Demonstrated experience working with federal facilities or GSA-managed buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, building systems, and maintenance coordination, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating with facility service providers such as janitorial, landscaping, snow removal, maintenance contractors, and other building support services.
• Ability to monitor contractor performance and address service deficiencies to ensure operational standards are met.
• Experience managing facility inventory, equipment tracking, and asset records.
• Knowledge of space planning concepts and workplace planning coordination.
• Familiarity with environmental, energy management, fire protection, safety, and physical security compliance requirements related to facility operations.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, operational reports, and performance metrics to support facility management decisions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate between management, facility staff, and external service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.