Facility Project Manager
United States Congress - Washington, DC
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Facility Project Manager at the Architect of the Capitol is responsible for planning and coordinating facilities operations and services, which includes managing interior space changes, renovations, and office moves. This role requires a proactive approach to address facilities problems in both interior and exterior settings. The Facility Project Manager will meet with newly elected Senators and their staff to brief them on available services and modifications to office spaces, ensuring they are well-informed about procedures, rules, and options for setting up their accommodations. Additionally, the manager will provide guidance on options available when desired services exceed authorized limitations. In terms of service request and project management, the Facility Project Manager will review service requests from Senators, committees, and their staff, designing office space plans and communicating these designs through CADD drawings and hand sketches. The role involves determining the availability of materials and scheduling work to be performed, while also overseeing the automated web-based Senate Move Requestor and Senate Decorator modules that track project statuses for Senate Office Building clients. The manager will monitor building and grounds operations to identify potential issues and will conduct inspections of facilities and systems to ensure they meet operational standards. The position requires a strong understanding of facility maintenance and operations, as well as the ability to advise on material availability and prospective delays. The Facility Project Manager will also be responsible for reviewing requests for changes in office space layout, including the addition or removal of wall partitions, relocation of electrical outlets, and changes to carpeting and upholstery. This role is critical in ensuring that the facilities meet the needs of the Senators and their staff while maintaining high standards of service and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate work for interior space changes and renovations, office moves, and provision of furniture and furnishings.
- Meet with newly elected Senators and their staffs to brief them on services available and modifications to office space.
- Review service requests from Senators, committees, and their staff.
- Design office space plans and communicate design via CADD drawing and hand sketches.
- Determine the availability of materials from inventories and availability of trades and crafts manhours.
- Obtain commitments on materials and labor and schedule the work to be performed.
- Oversee the automated web-based Senate Move Requestor and the Senate Decorator modules which track the status of projects for SOB clients.
- Monitor buildings and grounds operations to identify and forestall potential or resolve existing concerns.
- Inspect facilities and systems and monitor changes in facilities or equipment use.
- Advise the Superintendent and clients on material availability, prospective delays, and any other related problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field supportive of facility management is desirable.
- Experience in supporting the maintenance and operations of a facility, including preparing reports on cost factors for projects.
- Experience overseeing aspects of construction including maintenance, planning, design, construction, renovation, and program management.
- Experience performing project management functions, such as establishing and monitoring project timelines and milestones and assigning tasks to employees or contractors.
- Experience managing Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system and/or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Nice-to-haves
- Presentation skills
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick and annual leave
- Incentive systems
- Subsidized transportation
- Training and development opportunities
