Are you a DGS employee with considerable experience in the administration of physical plant operations?

Do you have experience supervising and managing a diverse group of trades technicians?

Apply now to be a Building Manager!

Title: Building Manager - ER001, ER002, ER172

State Role Title: Trades Manager I

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Richmond, VA 

Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Building Manager ensures the repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks/guidelines are met with minimum disruption to building occupants, managing a multi-craft team and working closely with outside building management firms in the operation and budget development for assigned properties. The Building Manager reports directly to the BFM Section Chief and is an integral part of the building’s operation team for the DGS controlled facilities.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers and manages assigned building maintenance teams.
  
• Plans and directs maintenance and operations programs supporting maintenance, repairs and improvements for plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, controls, life safety, and electrical systems for all buildings in the team group.
  
• Provides management oversight and supervision of the team through the team leaders for assigned areas.
  
• Provides direct and indirect supervision of multi-disciplined trades and technical staff.
  
• Prepares and monitors team operating budgets for activities.
  
• Plans and directs special work requests in support of the tenant agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT DGS EMPLOYESS ONLY (AGENCY ONLY)

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and operating manuals.
  
• Considerable experience and skill in at least one building trade.
  
• Considerable experience in administration of physical plant operations and budgeting.
  
• Experience in supervising and managing a diverse group of trades technicians in a building management or construction related field.
  
• Experience with automated building management systems, computer-based work order management systems, Microsoft Office products, and other computer experience.
  
• Experience communicating with a variety of people, including tenants, vendors, contractors, and employees, both verbally and written.
  
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
  

Additional Considerations

• Possession of a Journeyman or Masters Card in electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
  
• Experience with multiple building-related trades.
  
• Experience maintaining governmental or historical buildings.
  
• Experience with contract administration.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidates must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a DMV driver’s license check.

These positions are required to report on-site.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: (804) 786- 3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.