NIKA is hiring for a Chief of Operations 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:
- Manage on-site work force, including work assignments, scheduling, supervision and performance of operations and maintenance staff.
- Assess mechanical and electrical infrastructure, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, outstanding maintenance concerns and operational procedures.
- Identify ongoing maintenance activities, outstanding work orders, critical equipment requirements and emergency procedures needed to support uninterrupted building operations.
- Direct the work of the HVAC Systems Technician and the Information Systems/CMMS Lead during transition assessments and knowledge-transfer activities.
- Use transition findings to develop work-force staffing, shift coverage and trade mix recommendations for the base Call Order.
- Ensure staff complete required safety, security and site-specific training.
- Contribute operational input to the PWS review, the Mechanical Room and Building Systems Assessment and the Transition Phase-In Plan.
Required:
- MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance
- Demonstrated experience as a senior manager or work leader directing a facilities operations and maintenance work force in a large, complex building.
- Hands-on knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
Preferred: - Supervisory experience on federal facilities operations and maintenance contracts.
- Experience leading a work force through a contractor transition.
