Project Manager

NIKA is hiring for a Project Manager to support our client in Washington, DC. The role is contingent upon contract award.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• The Project Manager directs day-to-day execution of the transition and of follow-on operations and maintenance work at the Forrestal Building. The qualification and availability requirements for this position are the same as for the Program Manager, and the Project Manager may serve as the Program Manager's designated alternate. In addition, the Project Manager is responsible for fulfilling the requirements of Spec Item Number 2.C.14.5.3, Interface With Other Contractors and Government Forces, and serves as the advisor to the COR for successfully integrating the efforts of other contractors and Government forces with existing facility operations, infrastructure requirements and standards.

• Fulfill the requirements of Spec Item 2.C.14.5.3, Interface With Other Contractors and Government Forces.
• Advise the COR on integrating other contractor and Government force efforts with existing facility operations and infrastructure standards.
• Coordinate with Building Management and authorized EMCOR personnel to schedule mechanical room tours, equipment familiarization and reviews of building operating systems.
• Coordinate with NORESCO personnel on chiller plant operations, inspection and maintenance procedures, and the interface between the chiller plant and other building systems.
• Lead preparation of the Initial PWS Analysis and Clarification Report (within 15 business days of NTP) and the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment (within 20 business days of NTP).
• Manage the Transition Phase-In Plan schedule and track ongoing maintenance activities, outstanding work orders, critical equipment requirements and emergency procedures.
• Prepare the weekly EMCOR Coordination and Knowledge Transfer Updates.
• Document deficiencies, unresolved technical matters and transition risks, and present recommendations to the COR and Forrestal Building Management.
• Act for the Program Manager when designated as alternate, with full authority on contract matters.

Requirements

• MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance
• Relevant experience at a comparable level of responsibility in programs of similar size, scope and complexity.
• At least five years of general supervisory experience managing a facility of the size and scope of the Forrestal facility.
• At least five years of specific technical and managerial experience in facilities maintenance and operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and Government work forces in an occupied federal building.
• Experience with central plant operations, including chiller plants operated under energy savings performance contracts.
• Project management credential such as PMP.