
Chief of Operations (DOE-G)
Washington, DCFull-time$125–130K/yrPosted 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
EMCOR Government Services seeks a Chief of Operations in Germantown, Maryland, to assist the site Program Manager with contract functions and assume that role in the Program Manager’s absence. The position oversees daily operations and maintenance, reimbursable projects, budgets, personnel, and facility construction, renovation, repair, and inspection. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though it can vary.
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About Us
When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.
Job Summary
EMCOR Government Services seeks a qualified Chief of Operations in Germantown, MD . This position involves assisting the site Program Manager in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling all contract functions between EMCOR and the customer. Will assume the role of Program Manager in the absence of the Program Manager, the incumbent is also responsible for daily operations and maintenance, and reimbursable projects under the contract. Assists in oversight of the contract budget; supervision of project personnel, supervision of new construction and remodeling of facilities; repair and maintenance, and systematic inspection, planning, and accomplishing repairs to facilities.
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00am – 4:00pm, but can vary
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Assists the Program Manager in preparing quarterly financial forecasts and monthly updates. Ensures that the contract is managed in a manner that meets all contractual requirements and financial goals.
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With the assistance of Shift Engineers, leads a team of technical employees. Responsible for maintaining a strong, trained, and disciplined workforce.
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Assists in managing overall operations of the contract, including: the performance of daily operations, scheduled maintenance; IDIQ construction and renovations; administration of subcontracts for facilities work.
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Create/Track IDIQ projects and inform the client on a daily/weekly basis.
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Evaluates and ensures the efficient operation of the project, controlling operational expenses at a minimum level that is consistent with sound maintenance practices and contractual requirements.
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Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to staff in completing work assignments.
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Administers the negotiation and bids for IDIQ construction and renovation contracts; and managing same contracts.
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Plans and delegates major project assignments to supervisory staff; determine building and maintenance priorities that are of significant scope.
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In consultation with the Program Manager make recommendations concerning the hiring, promotion and termination of staff.
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Advises, and informs client facilities staff members on mechanical/electrical system issues and problem areas.
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Ensures proper upkeep of facilities to include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitation, general appearance of buildings and emergency situations affecting the facilities.
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Coordinates purchase of necessary supplies, equipment and services from appropriate sources and maintains proper inventory control, maintenance, and consumable supplies.
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Maintains liaison with architects, engineers and contractors/ subcontractors engaged in renovation, or other major projects.
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Maintains sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to ensure management and work production.
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Develop training schedules for employees.
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Maintains a strong safety program.
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Directly supervises the following employees: Stationary Engineer Leads, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, EMCS Operator, Locksmith, Maintenance Mechanics, General Maintenance Workers and Carpenters.
Qualifications
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Minimum of ten years recent supervisory management experience including responsibility for all aspects of equipment operations and alterations, engineering and maintenance staff, subcontractors and customer relations.
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Must have knowledge of proposals, scopes of work, scheduling and coordinating site contractors and other assigned personnel; a thorough understanding of preventive maintenance schedules/operations and the ability to meet demanding customer requirements.
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CMMS experience required.
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Must be a US citizen.
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Must possess or be able to obtain a “L” Clearance
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Management Experience in a Facilities Maintenance organization required
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Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of facilities activities.
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Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
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Ability to work with management systems and a variety of skilled/unskilled, professional, administrative, and industry personnel.
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Experience and knowledge of office administration, plant management, reporting, budgeting and control, and business operations, blueprints, buildings, grounds, equipment, housekeeping, construction, repair, maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, fire, safety management, BOCA & OSHA codes.
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General working knowledge of major facilities systems, e.g., RS Means, MAXIMO, acumen with Government contracting procedures.
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Strong experience with Windows and MS Office
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Demonstrated skill at developing and nurturing client relationships.Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
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Ability to organize and lead a group of people.
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Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
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Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities.
Physical Demands
The individual must be able to walk throughout a large facility to include climbing stairs, entering machinery room spaces, confined space entry and other physical tasks associated with running a multi-building complex.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Affirmative Action Policy
Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=128562&hashed=1982230443) .
Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.
Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range: $125,000 - $130,000
Other Compensation: none
Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.
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Job Locations US-DC-Washington
ID 2026-54865
Company EMCOR Government Services, Inc.
Category Operations Management
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (11/11/2026 4:19 PM)
How this job compares
Set against the 3,819 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$125–130K/yr
- Washington, D.C. median$126–189K/yr28 salary ranges
- US median$101–145K/yr2,288 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $128K, is 21% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($161K) — in the middle half of Operations Management salary ranges in Washington, D.C..
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Operations Management jobs in Washington, D.C. and 3,819 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,904 postings).
- Education
- 807 of the 3,819 open Operations Management jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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