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Program Manager-Department of Defense (Secret Cleared)

Building People LLC/The

Posted 1 month ago
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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.

Job Description
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager - Department of Defense. The Program Manager leads a multidisciplinary program delivering procurement, installation, monitoring, and maintenance services for Industrial Control Systems that include UMCS, HVAC controls, SCADA, Fire Alarm Systems, Electronic Security Systems, metering, and related life safety and force protection technologies. This role oversees multiple simultaneous task orders at federal facilities, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, cybersecurity, and safety objectives are met. The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact to government stakeholders, guiding program planning, staffing, subcontractor management, risk management, and reporting. The Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. This effort supports a Department of Defense engineering and support mission.

Skills & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills
  • Seven (7) to 10 years of relevant experience in UMCS, ESS, FAS, and SCADA technologies.
  • Minimum five years in a management or supervisory capacity.
  • Minimum five years working in the functional areas being managed, such as building automation, electronic security, or fire alarm systems.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-site programs with firm fixed price task orders.
  • Proficiency with program controls including scope, schedule, budget, EVMS or equivalent reporting, risk and change management, and subcontractor oversight.
  • Working knowledge of federal standards and criteria that commonly apply to this work, including UFGS, UFC, EM 385-1-1, and applicable NFPA codes for fire and life safety.
  • Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity practices and controls aligned with NIST guidance for operational technology environments.
  • Strong communication skills with experience briefing senior stakeholders and writing clear technical and management reports.
  • Experience implementing corporate and site Quality Control plans, including three phase control, and managing inspections and submittals in RMS/QCS.
  • Ability to travel to active project sites, including secure facilities.
  • Active Secret Clearance


Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Prior experience supporting federal programs involving UMCS, ESS, SCADA, or facility modernization.
  • Experience integrating legacy building automation with new DDC systems, metering, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
  • PMP certification.
  • PE or another relevant professional credential.


Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business from an accredited institution, or a closely related field aligned to the program's functional areas.


Preferred Education
  • Advanced degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.


Travel
  • Minimum 25% to job sites CONUS and OCONUS as required by task orders.
Qualifications

*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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