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Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects to private industrial customers worldwide as well as federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets such as communications, education, energy, environment, facilities, federal government, healthcare, infrastructure, life sciences, transportation, vehicle inspection, and water/wastewater.
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NEED:
Facilities Manager/Washington, DC
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs most difficult and/or complex facilities assignments within a building complex. Provide technical guidance to lower-level facilities technicians and subcontractors. Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies.
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

-First point of contact for all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the Washington, DC office
-Must be able to take ownership and full responsibility for the facilities supervision of this site
-Initiate review and implement procedures and policies for the effective operation of the facility
-Provide reporting as required necessary to the Senior Managers
-Ensure that safety inspections and other requirements are fulfilled
-Work with landlord regarding maintenance and other building related issues
-Coordinates facility related maintenance/repairs (electrical, mechanical, heat, ventilation and air conditioning repairs or replacement, roofing repairs, insurance claims, janitorial, etc.)
-Assist in asset management
-Assist with budget related issues for the site
-Provide timely and accurate direction to contractors to ensure that maintenance/repairs are done on time and within budget
-Assist with projects relating to Facility Maintenance issues
-Coordinate minor space changes and modifications, which may include items such as deploying surplus furniture and assisting in the relocation of employees
-Responsible for preparation and maintaining emergency evacuation procedures, in conjunction with office safety committee
-Supervise on-site facilities staff (receptionist and mailroom)
-Position will report to GSS Eastern Region Facilities Deputy Manager



Requirements:


SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

-Exceptional customer service ability
-Must have strong supervisory skills and be able to information in an open and collaborative manner
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with Senior Management
-Must demonstrate effective facilitation, conflict management and problem solving skills
-Project Management skills, including ability to plan and organize
-Must be self-motivated
-Good understanding of buildings' mechanical/operating systems
-Strong negotiation skills
- Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies


PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) and 10 plus years of experience in a corporate facilities capacity including at least 2 years of lead/supervisory experience.