Chief of Operations
Washington, District of Columbia
Full Time | $121000 - $145000 per year

Location: DOE Forrestal Building, Washington, DC (on-site, full-time)

***Security requirement: DOE Q Clearance***

Reports to: Project Manager

Compensation: $121,000 to $145,000 annual salary (FLSA exempt)

Position Summary

The Chief of Operations is GCR's senior manager and work leader at the Forrestal Building and is responsible for the overall management of the Contractor's work force. During the transition, the Chief of Operations builds the operational foundation GCR needs to take over building services without interruption. Once the base Call Order begins, this position directs daily operations, maintenance and trades staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage GCR's on-site work force, including work assignments, scheduling, supervision and performance of operations and maintenance staff.
  • Assess mechanical and electrical infrastructure, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, outstanding maintenance concerns and operational procedures.
  • Identify ongoing maintenance activities, outstanding work orders, critical equipment requirements and emergency procedures needed to support uninterrupted building operations.
  • Direct the work of the HVAC Systems Technician and the Information Systems/CMMS Lead during transition assessments and knowledge-transfer activities.
  • Use transition findings to develop work-force staffing, shift coverage and trade mix recommendations for the base Call Order.
  • Ensure staff complete required safety, security and site-specific training.
  • Contribute operational input to the PWS review, the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment and the Transition Phase-In Plan.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience as a senior manager or work leader directing a facilities operations and maintenance work force in a large, complex building.
  • Hands-on knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience on federal facilities operations and maintenance contracts.
  • Experience leading a work force through a contractor transition.
  • Working knowledge of CMMS-based work order and preventive maintenance management.