Building Management Specialist

Dayton Group Inc. • Washington, DC

3d • $99,000 - $116,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support our joint venture with partner company, ATI, Inc. DGI-ATI (JV) has a current need for a full-time Building Management Specialist. This role involves supporting building operating programs, overseeing maintenance and repair schedules, and ensuring the optimal use of assigned space. The specialist will participate in planning construction, alterations, and equipment repairs, and will respond to and resolve operating problems reported by building occupants. Additionally, the role includes developing specifications for contractual building services, acting as a technical advisor to contracting officers, and monitoring utility consumption to implement cost and energy-saving measures. The specialist will also devise plans for structural alterations and space renovations, draft technical reports, and propose program improvements. Periodic inspections will be conducted to assess the need for repairs and maintenance of building systems and grounds. Proficiency in FMS Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) is required for inventory management, lifecycle functions, and facility condition assessments. The role also involves overseeing safety, comfort, security, and maintenance programs to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience as Building Management Specialist or Facility Manager.
• At least two (2) years demonstrated Project Management experience.
• Candidates must be US Citizens with clearance eligibility
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of the management and administrative concepts, principles, practices, and procedures applicable to technical facilities management operations to analyze and evaluate methods to unusual and complex work assignments, problems, and situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices related to the overall building construction and preventive maintenance requirements to establish and administer control systems and procedures for technical service operations and to identify the need for and recommend repairs or alteration projects.
• Knowledge of space management principles and techniques to analyze space requirements, evaluate their efficiency, and to plan ways to expand and improve space to meet changing needs and/or requirements.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures including preparing estimates, obtaining bids, and submitting certification documents to assure invoices are complete and accurate and that all goods and services have been delivered efficiently according to contract.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with tenant organizations to resolve problem and controversies related to space assignment, adequacy of building services, and priority of repairs, alterations, and other services.
• Experience coordinating building operation and maintenance, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of building operations, automated systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in the engineering/architecture/technical discipline or Construction Management is preferred.
• Experience with overseeing the operation & maintenance contractors responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of elevator systems (inclusive of preventative maintenance, compliance with strict safety codes and standards, computerized controls, sensors, and energy-efficient designs) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Building Manager or Branch Chief in overseeing building operating programs to meet the needs and requirements of the Department and related activities.
• Assists in the development of plans and monitors schedules for building(s) maintenance and repair.
• Maintains constant contact with personnel occupying these buildings on approaches to maximize use of assigned space.
• Participates in the planning of construction, alterations, and equipment repairs and maintenance to meet changing needs.
• Responds to perceived and/or actual operating problems raised by building occupants, independently analyzes and pursues actions required to resolve such problems.
• Develops plans and specifications for contractual building services.
• Serves as a technical advisor to contracting officers for technical matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, repair, preservation, alterations, equipment, and custody of the building(s) under incumbent’s responsibility.
• Monitors, tracks, and enters data on utilities consumption.
• Analyzes and compares consumption over same periods from previous years, noting any extreme or inexplicable variations.
• Makes recommendations on and implements cost and energy saving and preventive maintenance ideas and programs.
• Devises plans for structural alterations/repairs and space renovations to improve the work environment.
• Drafts various technical reports and correspondence related to building and preventive maintenance programs.
• Proposes new techniques, policies, and procedures to management for program improvements.
• Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate the need for repairs, alterations, and/or replacements necessary to maintain the buildings, their HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other systems, and grounds in quality condition.
• Maintains a schedule of repairs to track the priority order of work to be accomplished.
• Effectively employs all FMS Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) modules, maintains top to bottom inventory and lifecycle management functions, and performs annual facility condition assessments (FCA).
• Maintains a detailed facility condition index for each structure so that capital investments can be made in a manner consistent with Office guidance.
• Oversees, monitors, and advises on activities to promote and ensure the safety and comfort of employees and visitors with regard to such aspects as safety, fire and security protection, energy conservation, historical preservation, space management, protection and comprehensive building and ground maintenance programs.
• Ensures that all regulations and guidelines dealing with these activities are adhered to by Department employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary; $99,000 - $116,000/year depending on experience
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with up to 4% employer match
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level