Facilities Planner/Manager

Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.

At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.

DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:

• Quality in delivering solutions,
• Leadership,
• Innovation,
• Teamwork,
• Integrity in conduct,
• Responsiveness to our customer’s mission

DMS is currently seeking a Facilities Planner/Manager. The Facilities Planner/Manager will independently serve as the primary manager and subject matter expert for all facilities planning and project management related issues for the CENSECFOR domain, providing input and technical expertise to strategically plan and implement the construction, overhaul, repair, and preventative maintenance of all CENSECFOR training areas and facilities. The duties and responsibilities of this position require considerable interaction with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), contractor, military and government civilian members of the CENSECFOR staff, with management personnel at the various field activities, with personnel at the respective contracting activities, and with vendors at the various project sites.

The Facilities Planner/Manager must be familiar with applicable Navy rules, regulations, and other requirements as listed in the contract’s Performance Work Statement (PWS) and may be required to attend in-service training which is designed to update contractor personnel on Government rules, regulations, and other requirements.

The Facilities Planner/Manager must:

• Be a US Citizen.

• Have no record of criminal convictions.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Possess a Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in DoD facilities management involving (at a minimum) facility planning, Military Construction (MILCON), and Special Projects programming, and facilities maintenance.
• Possess the ability to travel on a frequent basis, sometimes unscheduled, throughout the CENSECFOR domain.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) organizational structure, and how NAVFAC performs its duties and responsibilities as a major Systems Command (SYSCOM) for the U.S. Navy.
• Possess a familiarity with the organizational structure of the U.S. Navy; Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education Command (MPT&E); Naval Education and Training Command (NETC); CENSECFOR; and the functional relationships between the CENSECFOR domain and other activities.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the various mission areas under the direction of CENSECFOR and the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), and of the associated training facilities necessary to support current and future training requirements.
• Possess a knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and precedents impacting on the development, construction, and maintenance of associated training equipment and facilities, with particular emphasis on safety and environmental issues.
• Possess an excellent command of the English language, both written and orally.
• Possess the ability to interact with individuals internally throughout the domain, as well as from other organizations.

The Facilities Planner/Manager’s duties may include:

• Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory drug screenings.
• Analyzing and evaluating present and future facility requirements for all CENSECFOR Learning Sites, including office areas, classrooms, laboratory facilities, weapon ranges, armories, ready service lockers (RSL), and maintenance of training devices.
• Participating in and providing CENSECFOR input to Navy Education and Training Command (NETC) Navy Training Infrastructure Plan (NTIP).
• Assisting CENSECFOR in the development of long-range planning of Facilities and future Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE) requirements.
• Providing technical guidance in the development and execution of facilities project development and design, master planning, space requirements, real estate issues, engineering design review, and other issues required to support the total facility needs of CENSECFOR.
• Assisting Learning Sites in identifying solutions for repairs, maintenance, technology updates, and facility issues.
• Providing input for facilities contracts, repairs, and maintenance.
• Overseeing the installation and maintenance of facilities and training devices.
• Assisting the local CENSECFOR HQ building facility manager in tracking building maintenance and repair requests.

Locations: CENSECFOR Headquarters, Virginia Beach, VA.

Classification: Full-Time