Job Description/Duties The Project Manager is responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of all on-site engineering and facilities personnel.
The PM is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment while supporting the goals of facility reliability, cost control, and service excellence. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all equipment is maintained to The Building People standards.
The PM will manage the facility as directed by company leadership and in accordance with all contract requirements.
- The PM functions as the professional-in-charge of the specific buildings under management.
- Manage and oversee all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, fire alarm and suppression, physical security and access control, fume hoods (including perchloric acid and hydrofluoric acid exhaust systems), clean rooms, laboratory systems (compressed gases, process chilled water), dust collector systems, walk-in refrigerator/freezer spaces, energy recovery systems, and emergency generators. Must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
- Recommend and implement preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports as required.
- Daily checks with staff, approves timecard, vacations, and overtime.
- Screen, hire, supervise, and coordinate training activities for engineering staff.
- Assist with reducing operating expenses while maintaining and enhancing the quality of the services provided.
- Assist in generating and executing budgets.
- Assist with generating scopes of work for RFPs.
- Ensure safety guidelines are followed and OSHA compliance.
- Monitor and optimize energy efficiency using Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Conduct regular inspections; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
- Manage vendor contracts and develop scopes of work.
Notice $120-140k/yr Skills & Requirements
Required Experience:- 5+ years (within the past 7 years) managing O&M for complex, modern facilities. Research laboratory or hospital-grade experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading commissioning (Cx) activities for new, large-scale facilities. Including witnessing functional performance tests, coordinating with commissioning agents and construction teams, and ensuring all systems are verified and operational before occupancy.
- Proven ability to build a Preventive Maintenance program from the ground up for a new facility. Including developing equipment inventories, establishing maintenance frequencies, creating task-level PM procedures, and implementing schedules in a CMMS before Day 1 of operations.
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) for energy monitoring and control.
- Financial acumen: budget development, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with a federal client.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Local Colorado/Denver presence.
- Hands-on experience with specialized lab systems such as fume hoods, clean rooms, compressed gas, or emergency power generation.
- Experience with shared campus or multi-tenant utility infrastructure.
Education - A degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field is preferred. Trade and management experience is also accepted in lieu of a degree.
Qualifications
*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 INFORMATIONCompetitive 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
