Building Operations Manager Jobs in Brandywine, MD

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The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Building Manager to provide comprehensive facilities management support across multiple Federal Government building locations. This role serves as the primary liaison between organizational leadership and federal facility stakeholders 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, security, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate building system repairs and monitor system performance across all supported locations.
• Manage and coordinate service requests for building maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility system issues with appropriate federal agencies, property managers, and service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance and address deficiencies related to facility maintenance and support services.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues to maintain operational continuity.

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 to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met.
• Maintain effective communication with service providers and stakeholders regarding facility support needs.

Inventory and Asset Management

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

 Space Planning and Facility Coordination

• Develop and administer facility space planning initiatives to support organizational and workforce needs.
• Coordinate with leadership on facility renovations, relocations, reconfigurations, and improvement projects.
• Support planning and implementation of construction, modernization, and infrastructure improvement efforts.

Compliance and Program Monitoring

• Monitor and report compliance with Environmental, Energy Management, Fire Protection, Safety and Health, Accessibility, and Physical Security requirements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal regulations, organizational policies, and facility management best practices.
• Support inspections, audits, and corrective action programs as required.

 Reporting and Cost Management

• Prepare facility cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and status updates for management.
• Provide data analysis and recommendations to support facility budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.
• Track facility-related expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

• Minimum five (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 facility service providers, property managers, or government organizations.
• Experience supporting federal facilities or government-owned/leased buildings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, building systems, and maintenance coordination, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, and general building infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing facility service providers, maintenance contractors, and building support services.
• Ability to monitor contractor performance and address service deficiencies to ensure operational standards are met.
• Experience managing facility inventory, equipment tracking, asset records, and documentation.
• Knowledge of space planning concepts, workplace planning, and occupancy management.
• Familiarity with environmental, energy management, fire protection, safety, health, and physical security compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, operational reports, performance metrics, and management briefings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate among leadership, facility staff, government stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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.