Sr Project Manager with Security Clearance

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. Our Market Offerings Include: 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. Job Description Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY. The Building People, LLC, ("TBP") has a position open for a full-time Senior & Relocation Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a team to deliver a 2-part relocation project that includes an initial office space outfitting and transitioning move into temporary space and a final relocation to permanent space for approximately 750 employees in the Washington DC area. The Senior Relocation Project Manager reports to the TBP Senior Principal. The successful candidate will manage project resources, schedules, financials and adhere to federal government quality control guidelines throughout the project life cycle. This also includes management of client risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The Senior Project Manager will supervise all TBP personnel assigned to the project including time coding, leave approval, training, performance management and disciplinary actions. This leadership role has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis and is responsible for ensuring the project achieves the required quality of deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined by the client. Also, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the company culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and advancement. The Senior Project Manager will also have the following specific responsibilities: Develop and manage all aspects of the project engagement from planning, subcontract and external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues and ensure overall project is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of the strategic objectives Maintain full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment to delivery Manage project scope and changes Prepare detailed project plans for all phases of the project Perform internal quality control reviews to ensure project is proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards; analyze issues and troubleshooting problem areas; develops risk mitigation strategies; monitor and track resolution of issues and conflicts to ensure critical path deliverables Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project and program life cycle Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership Develop and deliver program presentations to various audiences, including project team, clients, Program Manager and key stakeholders Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chair the project management team meetings Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews as necessary Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team. Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization Skills & Requirements Required Experience & Skills Senior Project Manager top skills and proficiencies: Experience in successfully managing office relocation projects. Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating technical and non-technical team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executives' sponsors, team members, stakeholders and peers Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Projects, and SmartSheet Preferred Experience & Skills Managing furniture procurement & installation projects Federal government experience Required Education Minimum of a bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience 10+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects 10+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment Preferred Education PMP Preferred Qualifications Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. 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