Facilities Project Manager

Facilities Project Manager – Operations, Maintenance & Janitorial Services

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – Energy & Minerals Research Facility (EMRF)
Golden, Colorado

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and execution of all operations, maintenance, repair, and janitorial services under the USGS EMRF contract. This role serves as the primary point of contact with the Government and ensures all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, and facility operational needs. The position oversees staffing, subcontractors, quality control, preventive maintenance, emergency response, sustainability initiatives, and FMMS/Maximo compliance for a complex laboratory and research facility operating 24/7.

• Serve as the Contractor’s primary representative to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Manage all facility operations, maintenance, repair, custodial, and subcontracted services.
• Ensure adequate staffing, supervision, and technical support for scheduled and unscheduled work.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, and work order execution.
• Administer the Quality Control Program (QCP) and ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected.
• Manage FMMS/Maximo activities including work orders, reporting, asset tracking, inspections, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and maintain operational coverage during required hours.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, environmental, and federal contract requirements.
• Support energy conservation, sustainability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and performance updates to USGS.

• Minimum five (5) years of recent experience managing building operations and maintenance programs for facilities of similar size and complexity.
• Experience supervising multi-discipline maintenance and custodial teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/BMS, and facility systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems, preferably IBM Maximo/FMMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal background clearance and PIV credentials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience managing federal government or laboratory facilities contracts.
• Facility management certifications such as CFM or FMP.

• Must be onsite during core operating hours, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Must be available for emergency response and after‑hours support as needed.
• Must comply with all USGS security, safety, and information protection requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be able to pass required background, drug screening, and reference checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.