Architect/Facilities Project Manager

Job Description:

Architects/Facilities Project Managers provide tailored products and services, taking projects from conception to occupancy. You may support procurement activities and building support services. 

About the Job

As an Architect/Facilities Project Manager for our client, you will provide tailored facilities products and services for internal Agency customers. Architects at our client´s company are responsible for taking a project from conception, through the preparation of documents for construction and furniture selection, to occupancy. You will be responsible for creating safe, secure, and functional work environments to support the Agency’s global intelligence mission. 

Architect/Facilities Project Managers at the entry-level work under close guidance and supervision to manage and coordinate the activities of well-defined facilities project. At this level, you will participate in the following actions related to civil, electrical, mechanical control, and monitoring systems: project planning; developing Statements of Work and estimates; project implementation; monitoring cost, schedules, and performance; managing customer expectations; identifying potential risks; and performing quality assurance. You will also be expected to perform general administrative duties, maintain current project management job knowledge, and obtain appropriate certifications. 

Architects/Facilities Project Managers are responsible for one or more facilities project management activities throughout the life of a project. Based on assignment, you may lead team members and contractors, travel domestically or overseas, and partake in sensitive and high visibility activities to achieve project objectives and customer requirements. You may also participate in the management of building support services and property management issues for small to medium-sized Agency facilities or participate in procurement activities in coordination with the assigned contracting officer. 

This position requires a commitment to serve where mission needs are located. You must maintain an ongoing readiness to travel and relocate to meet short and long-term organizational requirements. A commitment to traveling overseas, including hardship locations, is required. 

Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or related studies:

Architecture

Interior Design

Architectural Engineering

Related degree with focus in facilities management

Or, relevant years of work experience

At least a 3. 0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances

Three (3) year of experience applying substantive expertise in a facilities project with an emphasis in facilities project planning, resource scheduling, cost monitoring, task assignment, and timeline management

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytic skills

Project management experience

Thorough knowledge of building codes, and working knowledge of information technology, mechanical, electrical, or communication systems

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Professional Engineer’s (PE) License

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

What You’ll Need to Apply: 

Resume

A cover letter in which you specify your qualifications for this position. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants. send your Resume to: jeanette.o.williamson@gmail.com