Chief of Operations
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 of Operations establishes the operational foundation needed to take over building services without interruption. Once the base Call Order begins, this position 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. The stated annual salary range is $121,000 to $145,000; the position is FLSA exempt. The role assesses mechanical and electrical infrastructure, maintenance schedules and records, outstanding maintenance concerns, and operational procedures. It identifies ongoing maintenance activities, work orders, critical equipment needs, and emergency procedures; directs transition assessment and knowledge-transfer work; and uses transition findings to recommend workforce staffing, shift coverage, and trade mix for the base Call Order. The Chief of Operations also ensures required training is completed and provides operational input to transition and assessment deliverables.
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 GCR's 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
