What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at The Building People?
Position Description/Summary:
The Building People is hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services for a major federal office and warehouse complex in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the full scope of building operations - including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, vertical transportation, grounds, and building automation systems - across a large multi-building campus. You will lead a team of skilled tradespeople and supervisors, manage the customer relationship, and ensure the facility runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of authority for all contract and operational matters, representing the company in all communications with the customer.
- Direct and oversee day-to-day building operations and maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, vertical transportation, grounds, and building automation systems (BAS).
- Build and manage a staffing plan, including hiring, training, and supervising onsite supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
- Coordinate subcontractors and specialty trade partners as needed to fulfill service requirements.
- Own the quality control program, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a strong, responsive working relationship with the customer's facility management representatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety programs, training requirements, and all applicable codes and regulations.
- Track and report on maintenance activity using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance management, including project management or supervisory responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing building mechanical systems and maintenance operations in facilities of similar size and complexity (large-scale commercial or institutional campuses, 600,000 square feet preferred).
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-trade teams and hold staff accountable to performance standards.
- Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to pass a background/security screening and obtain facility access credentials as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing operations and maintenance contracts for government or institutional facilities.
- Familiarity with building automation platforms such as Tridium Niagara, JCI/Metasys, or Siemens Apogee.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/NCMMS).
*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 reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com 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.
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