Project Manager (Facilities Engineering Management) in Birmingham, Alabama at Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.

ICMS is looking for an experienced Project Manager (Facilities Engineering Management) who is responsible for the overall execution of all performance expectations, acceptable quality levels, safety, and technical requirements under the contract. This includes overseeing, planning, directing, and coordinating facility operations, maintenance, custodial and support services conducted at the facilities. The Facilities Project Manager will schedule, plan, manage, monitor and oversee the quality of all personnel, vendors, and subcontractor support required to execute the mission. The Facilities Project Manager specializes in delivering high quality work products while maintaining constant communication, focus and excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Manager must conduct overall management coordination and must be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract.
• The Project Manager and their designated alternate(s) must have full authority to act on the behalf of the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to Contractor performance of this contract.
• The Project Manager must be physically present on-site during normal working hours. The Project Manager or their designated alternate must be available within 30 minutes during normal working hours and within 2 hours during all other times (24 hours per day, Monday through Sunday). For emergency response, at any time, the Project Manager, or their designated alternate(s) must be at the scene of the emergency within 2 hours.
• The Project Manager and any alternate must have authority to negotiate individual task orders for up to $100,000.
• Manage safety compliance of all work performed at the facility by all staff, vendors/contractors
• Develop and oversee project and vendor bidding per government requirements
• Maintain a positive culture and create a culture of quality, safety and teamwork.
• Plan and coordinate the preventative maintenance schedule/calendar for all critical assets and equipment and ensure full compliance and execution.
• Execute corrective, unplanned and emergency maintenance in accordance with specific remediation/ repairs, in compliance with all performance metrics and response times.
• Analyze and mitigate risks associated with all daily work
• Manage and maintain all inventory levels and records for all critical assets; ensuring that all documentation and CMMS records are current, accurate and reflect the state of the equipment and overall environment consistent with agency goals.
• Manage employee work schedules, shifts, overtime demands, leave and other time off, ensuring adequate support for all technical work performance.
• Enforce professional and safety regulations while communicating all internal personnel issues directly to HR and management staff
• Ensure client satisfaction by providing timely, accurate reporting of events and solutions. Develop strategies for soliciting feedback, analyzing inputs and strategies for corrective action or performance recognition.
• Facilitate and ensure outstanding inter-departmental communication across all trades, skillsets and vendors/ subcontractors.
• Create assessment plans and conduct audits, and inspections as specified by contract, in support of strict Quality Control Plan
• Fulfill all interview and hiring requirements and compliance with all collective bargaining agreement or SCA statutes and clauses.

Required Qualifications:

· Must have one of the following:

- A 4-year Engineering degree from an accredited college.

- Or any combination of 5 additional years of experience as: a journeyman craftsman in the construction or facility engineering field; design or construction management experience in the engineering field; or construction/facility related experience in the business field

· Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a project manager or engineering manager of a multi- disciplined workforce performing facilities maintenance functions.

· Strong understanding of all applicable building MEP, fire protection and life safety systems and equipment, and other systems such as BAS, HVAC/R and Electrical.

· Prior experience in Service Request Desk Operation to include NCMMS or similar operating and data tracking systems.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) and or Facilities Management Professional (FMP) certification desired.

· Proven leadership and team management skills.

· Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication and in the preparation of detailed cost proposals.

· Proficiency in managing contracts, budgets, and schedules.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience managing operations and maintenance of a federal facility

· Knowledge and experience with BAS and BMS platforms and workflows (JCI, Honeywell, Siemens, Niagara, Automated Logic, Alerton, Tridium).

· Experience and familiarity with CMMS platforms, preferably Maximo

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid state’s driver's license (with no major infractions) is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) desired
• FMP, CFM or other certifications from recognized industry organizations (BOMA, IFMA, etc.) desired
• OSHA 30 Training
• Professional Licenses in occupational trade preferred but not required
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigeration Technician preferred but not required.

Additional Qualifying Factors:

· As a condition of employment, it will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Security Clearance:

It is mandatory that all Contractor personnel working onsite at federal facilities meet federal government security clearance standards. Minimum investigation at a Public Trust level required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100% covered for employee
• Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• 11 Paid Government Holidays
• Generous sick and vacation leave

Job Type: Exempt, Full Time Onsite Position (Telecommute will not be considered for this position)

Work schedules are subject to change based on client and company needs. As a management position, this person will be on call regularly and be available for and respond to emergencies off shift.

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Citizenship requirement: U.S. Citizenship

Location: Birmingham, AL

ICMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.