Facilities Project Manager

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Facilities Project Manager with a proven track record of recent Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Facilities Management experience. The position requires extensive experience in a project management or supervisory role, with expertise in Federal Contract management and overseeing facility operations. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in managing complex facilities such as adult education residential facilities, including maintenance, food services, housekeeping, and human resources, especially in a setting similar to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Complex.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations and maintenance (O&M) of the facility, ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee facility services including but not limited to maintenance, housekeeping, food services, and human resources functions.
• Lead and direct a team of staff, contractors, and service providers to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the facility.
• Manage facility-related projects from initiation to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and risk management.
• Ensure facilities are maintained and serviced to meet the operational needs of all stakeholders and comply with safety standards.
• Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to plan and implement facility improvements and capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain reports, documentation, and project plans for senior management and clients.
• Ensure adherence to budgetary constraints, schedule, and quality specifications for all projects and ongoing services. Oversee Federal contract management requirements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, performance standards, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in facility operations and services.
• Maintain strong relationships with government clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery and service performance.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Required Background and Experience:

• At least ten (10) years of recent O&M/Facilities Management experience with a minimum of seven (7) years in a project management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Federal Contract management, including oversight of facility operations.
• Experience managing adult education residential facilities and/or facilities of similar size and complexity, including food services, housekeeping, and human resources management.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Facilities Management (FM), or other industry-related certifications are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Familiarity with facility management software and the ability to generate reports and correspondence as required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and handle complex operational challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and Federal clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.
• Walking: Ability to lift and move items as needed for the facility operations.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role may require occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of facilities or projects.
• Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
• Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
• Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.
• Carrying/Lifting: This role requires the ability to lift up to 30lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed project items to and from various workspaces.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our Parent Company, Mno-Bmadsen, Prefers To Hire Pokagon Citizens Who Are Qualified And Suitable For Available Positions. For Purposes Of This Section, “qualified” Means That The Applicant Meets The Technical And Experiential Needs For Employment; And “suitable” Means That The Candidate Appears To Be The Best Fit Considering Present Circumstances And Conditions. Targeted Preference Is In The Following Order

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second, to qualified spouses, and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth, to all other qualified applicants
  
  

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Reporting Branch: Federal Support Services Branch

Reporting Entity: Bodwe Federal Services

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40-40

Reporting Status: Onsite

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Manages Others: Yes

Overnight Travel: No