Project Manager - Facilities Operations (Job Corps Center)

Are you an accomplished facilities management professional who thrives on responsibility, operational challenges, and leading teams to deliver exceptional results?

Chesapeake Property & Fleet (CPF) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager - Facilities Operations to oversee facility operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, and contractor performance at a federal Job Corps campus in Carville, Louisiana.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned facilities leader who understands that exceptional facilities management goes beyond maintaining buildings. It involves protecting valuable assets, ensuring safe and functional environments, developing effective teams, and consistently meeting demanding operational standards.

We are looking for a professional who brings sound judgment, technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a demonstrated commitment to operational excellence., The Project Manager will serve as the principal on-site operational leader responsible for directing and coordinating facilities maintenance, property preservation, personnel, subcontractors, security support, and contract performance at a multi-building federal campus.

The successful candidate will play an essential role in establishing operational standards, maintaining facility readiness, coordinating service delivery, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This position requires a proactive leader capable of balancing technical facilities management responsibilities with personnel supervision, contract compliance, operational reporting, and effective communication with government representatives., Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Direct and coordinate daily facilities operations across a multi-building institutional campus.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and facility preservation activities.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related building systems.
• Monitor maintenance work orders, equipment conditions, service response times, and operational priorities.
• Conduct facility assessments and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance, custodial support, and other property services as required.

Leadership & Contractor Management

• Provide operational leadership and direction to assigned personnel, subcontractors, and specialty service providers.
• Establish clear performance expectations and monitor service quality.
• Coordinate staffing schedules, work assignments, and emergency service requirements.
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, effective communication, and teamwork.

Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable OSHA standards, facility safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and coordinate corrective action plans.
• Oversee required security-service coordination and support emergency preparedness activities.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Maintain accurate safety, inspection, incident, and compliance documentation.

Government Contract Performance & Quality Assurance

• Serve as a primary on-site operational point of contact for authorized government representatives.
• Monitor contract deliverables, performance requirements, and service standards.
• Prepare operational reports, inspection documentation, and performance updates.
• Coordinate quality assurance inspections and timely resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Support contract mobilization, operational planning, resource coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable contract requirements and established operating procedures., Meaningful Leadership: Take responsibility for facilities operations where safety, reliability, operational readiness, and service performance make a measurable difference.

Professional Autonomy: Apply your experience, technical expertise, and leadership judgment to manage complex operational responsibilities and drive results.

Opportunity to Make an Impact: Play an important role in establishing operational standards, strengthening service delivery, and supporting the continued growth of our facilities services organization.

A Culture of Accountability: Join an organization that values integrity, practical problem-solving, professional experience, and measurable performance.

Growth-Oriented Environment: Contribute your expertise to a developing organization committed to expanding its presence in government, commercial, and institutional facilities services.

We are seeking a highly capable facilities leader with a proven record of managing people, property, contractors, and complex operational responsibilities.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive facilities and personnel management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial, institutional, government, or multi-building facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, specialty contractors, and multiple service disciplines.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational safety practices, and facilities regulatory compliance.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational priorities, personnel performance, and service delivery requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Carville, Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting federal government facilities or Job Corps operations.
• Experience managing large institutional campuses or multi-building facilities.
• Familiarity with federal government contract performance and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Brightly Asset Essentials or comparable maintenance management software.
• Background in emergency preparedness, security coordination, and facilities quality assurance.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, conducting compliance inspections, and implementing corrective action plans., * Do you have at least 15 years of progressive experience in facilities management and personnel supervision, including responsibility for building maintenance, contractor oversight, and operational compliance?

Chesapeake Property & Fleet, a division of The Intellectual Group, provides professional facilities management and property services to government, commercial, and institutional clients.

Our service delivery approach emphasizes experienced operational leadership, strategic service partnerships, proactive quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

As we expand our facilities services portfolio, we are building a network of experienced professionals who share our commitment to safety, integrity, accountability, and exceptional service delivery.

At CPF, we believe strong leadership is the foundation of exceptional service., Chesapeake Property & Fleet is recruiting prospective qualified candidates in support of a pending federal contracting opportunity. Employment is not guaranteed, and any offer will be contingent upon contract award, authorization to proceed, funding availability, and satisfaction of applicable hiring requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Intellectual Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about our organization: www.theintellectualgroup.com

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year