Senior FM/Ops Manager
Edwards, CA
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The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.
The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.
Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.
Our Market Offerings Include:
- Real Estate & Workplace
- Facilities Management
- Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Project Management & Engineering
- Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
- Mission Support
- Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
- Technology Solutions
Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Facility Management / Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of facility operations and maintenance services supporting NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. This position oversees multidisciplinary maintenance teams, coordinates operational activities across all building systems, and serves as the primary liaison between maintenance personnel, the Site Manager, subcontractors, and Government representatives to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant contract performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities for facilities and infrastructure supporting the contract.
- Manage and coordinate maintenance personnel and subcontractors across multiple trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance.
- Prioritize, assign, and monitor preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate daily operations with the Site Manager and Government representatives to support mission requirements.
- Monitor contract performance, operational metrics, and work order completion to ensure compliance with contract requirements and service levels.
- Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented within the CMMS.
- Promote compliance with OSHA, NASA, environmental, and safety regulations while fostering a strong safety culture.
- Support budgeting, resource planning, material procurement, and workforce scheduling.
- Coordinate facility outages, repairs, and small projects to minimize operational disruptions.
- Lead daily operational meetings and provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to supervisors and maintenance staff.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and customer service.
- Support emergency response and continuity of operations during facility incidents.
$120-140k/yr
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience managing facilities operations and maintenance programs.
- 5+ years supervising multidisciplinary maintenance personnel in a commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal environment.
- Experience managing complex O&M contracts.
- Experience with building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building automation systems.
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Ability to obtain and maintain required federal security credentials.
Preferred Qualifications:
*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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