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The Building People Facility Operations Manager in Charleston, South Carolina
Description/Job Summary:
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Facilities/ Operation Manager. This position will have the responsibility of scheduling, planning, and operations planning of different types of buildings including dorms, dining halls, student lounges, classrooms, gun ranges, aquatic training centers, and administration. The position requires proficient knowledge of proper maintenance and performance, verifying that scheduled tasks are accomplished, the building’s overall condition, documentation, service ticket quality checks, financial accountability, and verifying all general maintenance has been completed. The position requires going on roofs, climbing ladders, escorting other contractors, and verifying all tasks are completed to ensure the buildings stay operational. The job will be located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in North Charleston, SC, and will be working with a team in North Charleston, SC ON-SITE.
The Facility/Operations Manager shall provide overall scheduling, management of maintenance & operations for all buildings and other special-purpose installations, including plant operations, and verify preventive maintenance programs are on schedule. The position requires interfacing with the CORs of the various contracts to include Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, and Facility Site Services. The Facility/Operations manager shall coordinate utility outages for specific work and make notifications to all building occupants.
Monitor facility programs and services to ensure they operate efficiently by:
assuring compliance with all certifications, life safety, fire prevention, and security program requirements; by inspecting and surveying activities that provide services such as plumbing, electrical utilities, water, building general maintenance, telephone, janitorial, fire safety, and elevator service.
Determine and provide labor and material costs for all projects over $1501.00.
Oversee written guidance to the maintenance staff employees outlining work steps and material specifications in accordance with applicable drawings, technical manuals, codes, and accepted work practices.
Verify job material lists for individual work orders for submission to the Contractor Procurement Department.
Ensure specific work requirements and guidelines are provided for subcontractors
Lead a preconstruction conference shall be held with the contractor, subcontractor(s), and appropriate Government personnel prior to the start of major projects.
Provide weekly CMMS reports to the COR on delayed projects, material status, the overall scope of the project’s status, and budget reconciliation, and coordinate all meetings that are requested by the customer.
Required Skills:
Should have demonstrated skills and knowledge in planning for and establishing the management and structural organization needed to operate and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. At a minimum must have specific experience in financial reporting, plant operations, preventative maintenance programs, work scheduling, and quality control systems.
Basic understanding of Large Chillers, Generators, BAS, and Remain in Place Equipment associated with large facilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and familiar with CMMS. Shall have basic computer skills including the ability to input data into the system and generate various reports and correspondence as required.
Shall have proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
Clear background investigation.
Clear driver’s license and have reliable transportation to work
Customer Service Skills
Excellent Organizational skills
Preferred Skills:
Generator operations, BAS, basic Mechanical experience
HVAC EPA certification
Thorough knowledge of fire systems
Five (5) years of Quality Control/ Quality Assurance experience
Required Experience:
Shall possess at least 3 years of recent (within the past 10 years) responsible experience in the management and supervision of complex commercial and institutional facilities involving facility operations and maintenance of the approximate size and characteristics of the FLETC Complex.
Mechanical background
Preferred Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in general maintenance repair, operations maintenance, administration, and facilities services for government buildings.