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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.

• 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.

The Building People are hiring a Director for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM). The purpose of this position is to lead, direct and carry out the strategic and tactical implementation of all Facilities Operations and Maintenance offerings on a global basis for The Building People. The Director oversees the strategic and tactical execution of work within the IFM business line, serving as the main representative for all client relations, staff management, and product oversight.

Reporting to the Vice President of IFM, this role operates independently and is responsible for driving business growth by seeking new opportunities, building client and partner relationships, and developing revenue strategies in target markets. The IFM unit supports clients in achieving their respective missions. This position will direct the organization to ensure the attainment of financial and operational goals within the business unit in support of the company's overall financial and strategic objectives.

The Director mentors program management and staff, oversees multiple projects simultaneously, and leads marketing, business development, and company credibility efforts in IFM Delivery. This role collaborates with leadership to uphold corporate goals, sets budget and objectives, monitors progress, manages policies through subordinate managers, directs contract activities, and selects and develops personnel to ensure Delivery efficiency.

• Actively involved in client marketing activities, cross selling The Building People services available beyond scope requirements for the future.
• Develop and manage client relationships within the market sector or sectors associated with your group.
• Maintain The Building People industry reputation by always conducting business in a courteous and professional manner.
• Be closely involved in the proposal process. Tasks include delivering presentations, negotiating fees to perform projects of a certain scope, reviewing and approving written proposal documents, and obtaining authorized signatures on contracts.

• Develop short-term and long-term business development strategies for the assigned market sector.
• Constantly review work in progress and future work to ensure that employees assigned to your group remain busy and profitable. Communicate relevant information promptly to Leadership.
• Oversee a variety of contracts at various stages to ensure deadlines are met, budgets are monitored, variances are explained, and profitability and quality remains on target.
• Assist with…