Chief of Operations

Government Contracting Resources • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Operations is GCR’s senior manager and work leader at the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, responsible for overall management of the contractor’s workforce. During the transition, the Chief builds the operational foundation needed to assume building services without interruption. Once the base Call Order begins, the Chief directs daily operations and maintenance staff, including trades staff. The position is on-site and full-time, requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, and reports to the Project Manager. Compensation is $121,000 to $145,000 annually; the position is FLSA exempt.

The role includes assessing building infrastructure, maintenance programs, equipment histories, outstanding concerns, and operating procedures; directing transition assessments and knowledge transfer; recommending workforce staffing and shift coverage; and contributing operational input to transition and assessment documents. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including drug screening and a background investigation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a senior manager or work leader directing a facilities operations and maintenance workforce in a large, complex building.
• Hands-on knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience on federal facilities operations and maintenance contracts.
• Experience leading a workforce through a contractor transition.
• Working knowledge of CMMS-based work order and preventive maintenance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the on-site workforce, including work assignments, scheduling, supervision, and performance of operations and maintenance staff.
• Assess mechanical and electrical infrastructure, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, outstanding maintenance concerns, and operational procedures.
• Identify ongoing maintenance activities, outstanding work orders, critical equipment requirements, and emergency procedures needed to support uninterrupted building operations.
• Direct the HVAC Systems Technician and Information Systems/CMMS Lead during transition assessments and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Use transition findings to develop workforce staffing, shift coverage, and trade mix recommendations for the base Call Order.
• Ensure staff complete required safety, security, and site-specific training.
• Contribute operational input to the PWS review, the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment, and the Transition Phase-In Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed