Project Manager

The Donohoe Companies • Manassas, VA

8d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Complete Building Services is seeking a tenured Project Manager with experience operating a mission-critical facility to support a full-service facility contract at a site in Northern Virginia. The Project Manager is the primary customer interface and is responsible for maintenance operations, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality control, and contract performance. Supported by a production control coordinator and an IDIQ manager, the Project Manager oversees daily site operations and maintenance of electrical infrastructure—including switchgear, UPS/ATS, and emergency generators—as well as HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

The position manages subcontractors and vendors, contract performance, budgets, client invoicing, subcontractor payments, and reimbursable work orders. The stated hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The salary range is $120,000 to $140,000.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of recent experience in facilities engineering, operations, and maintenance at a mission-critical facility.
• Management experience supervising a technical team in a mission-critical operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and prior field experience as a Chief or Lead Engineer.
• Experience with critical power and cooling systems, such as standby generators, UPS, ATS, chillers, boilers, CRAC units, precision cooling, and power distribution, as well as clean-agent or pre-action fire suppression.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and maintain a facility security badge.
• U.S. citizenship or other legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• HVACR mechanical background.
• Professional registration as an engineer or architect.
• Industry certification from IFMA, BOMI, or AFE.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system; TMA is preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance operations for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation and energy management controls, fire protection and life safety, architectural and structural systems, and grounds.
• Lead routine facility inspections and ensure daily compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee work assignments and work-order follow-up, and keep the client informed.
• Build a strong daily working relationship with the client’s facility managers.
• Remain reachable through a company-provided mobile device for service calls and emergencies.
• Manage subcontractor agreements and review subcontractor deliverables for accuracy.
• Oversee subcontractors, particularly custodial and landscaping providers, and conduct quality-control inspections.
• Quickly correct subcontractor shortfalls and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure the contract meets defined performance standards and metrics.
• Manage the annual budget, client invoicing, and subcontractor payments.
• Plan, organize, and meet project deadlines while managing several projects and prioritizing work.
• Manage the reimbursable work order process, project execution, contractor performance, and quality control through client acceptance.
• Provide accurate, timely written correspondence, including progress and status reports, notifications, memoranda, and executive summaries; update the CMMS as contractually required.
• Communicate effectively and cooperatively, orally and in writing, through briefings, public announcements, and meetings.
• Meet performance measures for work-order completion: at least 95% for preventive maintenance, at least 90% for corrective maintenance, and at least 90% for service requests.
• Deliver projects on time, on or under budget, and without contractor-caused scope changes.
• Maintain a safety record of zero recordable injuries and zero lost-time injuries.
• Complete 100% of monthly quality-control inspections.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Flexible vacation.
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement for education and professional certifications.
• Employee discounts on hotels and vendor products.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to financial consultants, therapists, and legal professionals at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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