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• Salary Range: $80K – 90K
• Location: Hybrid – Telework and Onsite in Washington, DC (Must live in the DC area)
• Contract: Federal Government
• Duration: New Contract, Period of Performance (PoP) is 1 Year / we are the Prime!
• Clearance: Public Trust - Must be able to obtain a clearance with the US Government

Title: Facility Operations Specialist in Support of Workplace Design

Key Words: Facilities Management; Furniture Management; Construction Management; Workplace Design and Space Planning Assistance; Site Inspections; AutoCad

You’ll be an excellent fit if you:

• Are self-motivated, detail-driven, and highly organized
• Promote an environment where team members establish relationships and build trust with their stakeholder counterparts
• Can anticipate the potential for changing conditions and collaborate as needed
• Can read and interpret plans and specifications
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can meet time sensitive deadlines and carry out multiple priorities simultaneously
• Can analyze data and resolve issues
• Have experience with AutoCAD

In a nutshell, you will:

• Escort maintenance staff
• Report onsite once a week for site inspection and mail delivery
• Report onsite as needed for meetings, site surveys, etc.
• Provide daily management of helpdesk tickets
• Provide support for Regional Site Security
• Manage UPS accounts
• Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist with metrics documentation
• Assist with procurement requests
• Assist with Program of Requirements (POR) gathering
• Attend construction meetings (all regions)
• Perform construction site inspections
• Assist with furniture excessing and relocation planning and oversight

Examples of potential tasks:

• Assist with the design, reconfiguration, relocation and increasing/downsizing of office space and similar facilities. Furniture, office equipment, and furnishings included.

• Assist the client on matters dealing with Consolidated Furniture Management Services (CFMS) to support all construction and leasing build out projects, alterations to improve space efficiency and space utilization projects, and updating of Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM).

• Assist with the planning, programming, scheduling, and inspection of space management projects.

• Assist with the development of reports, meetings, site inspections, and other appropriate means of documentation related to space planning, including assisting with the development of furniture plans, furniture specifications, timeline requirements, and presentations.

• Assist with a project or a group of related tasks using project management tools to manage tasks, resources, schedules, budgets, and changes in scope.

• Assist with the development of project plans and scope planning, the execution of design and construction, and the overall direction of the project.

• Assist with the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and cost estimations for building and construction projects, relocations, and furniture projects for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Government Technical Monitors.

• Assist with the planning, programming, scheduling, and management of resources for space relocations. Assist with the production of CAD drawings showing office layouts, furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, etc. to use in planning reconfiguration of office and utility space within the facility.

• Assist with the management of CAFM database information and produce reports and analyses that enable the client to monitor, audit, evaluate and modify the use of facility spaces to manage its property assets more efficiently and effectively.

• Assist with space walkthroughs and validate and update occupancy metrics in spreadsheets and database.

• Assist in the management of logistics of interior renovations and furniture installations.

• Assist with the development of feasibility studies, space forecasting, and building analyses.

• Assist with the development of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) solutions for planning, architectural, and interior designs.

• Assist with managing services designing and installing systems for furniture and related inventories, including warehouse and property disposal management.

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and allocation of resources and activities of facilities and capital construction projects to ensure project completion within timelines, contract specifications, and budget considerations.

What you’ll need to be considered:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent work experience
  • Three (3+) or more years of experience with Facility Management / Project Management
  • Three (5+) or more years of experience in the relocation / move industry
  • Three (3+) or more years of experience with furniture / interior design projects
• AutoCAD experience
• Project Manager and/or Program Manager Certification (Preferred)
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word)

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.