Junior Project Manager

• Lead facility alteration and renovation projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and minimal operational disruption.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and contractors to develop and implement strategic space management initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating space needs, conducting facility inspections, and coordinating pre-occupancy and transition activities.
• Develop and manage facility-related budgets, ensuring accurate expense tracking and fiscal accountability.
• Maintain oversight of project documentation and reporting to support effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison for tenant relations, resolving complex issues and driving customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Direct vendor and contractor activities, ensuring service quality and adherence to contract terms and safety standards.
• Oversee daily facility operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including GSA requirements.
• Conduct facility assessments and implement preventive maintenance strategies to ensure safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and inventory control systems to optimize operational efficiency.

• Provide comprehensive support for alteration and repair projects from initiation through
• completion.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption to agency operations.
• Support strategic planning and execution of building space renovations in alignment with directives from the Chief, Workplace Innovation Section.
• Execute pre-occupancy and transition activities for office spaces, including detailed space request reviews and thorough facility inspections.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and status reports for work requests, work orders, and ongoing facility projects.
• Assist in developing and monitoring operating budgets for assigned facilities, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accurate expense tracking.
• Tenant Relations & Customer Excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain positive, professional relationships with agency tenants, proactively.
• addressing needs and resolving concerns with efficiency and diplomacy.
• Implement customer satisfaction initiatives through structured surveys, interviews, and regular tenant engagement meetings.
• Serve as primary point of contact for tenant inquiries related to building operations, maintenance requests, and facility services.
• Provide comprehensive information and assistance to visitors and staff regarding facility operations and procedures.
• Coordinate furniture and equipment relocations and installations to support evolving organizational needs.
• Maintain organized departmental files and records, including critical safety documentation and operational procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external contractors for complex repairs and maintenance projects.
• Facility Operations & Maintenance Excellence.
• Support comprehensive day-to-day facility operations while ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct systematic daily inspections and walkthroughs to maintain optimal facility conditions, identifying and documenting maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Execute furniture, equipment, and supply setup and breakdown for meetings, events, and daily operational requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on fixtures, systems, and facility components.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive safety procedures and policies to maintain secure work environments.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance services, repairs, alterations, and custodial operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to GSA standards and regulations encompassing life safety, energy efficiency, fire protection, and security protocols.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records for equipment, systems, and facility supplies.
• Manage inventory control and procurement processes for necessary supplies and equipment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for facility operations.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in furniture industry preferred.
• CAD design work experience preferred.
• Four plus (4+) years project management experience.
• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills, is required.
• Working ability to collaborate with team members when needed and accomplish tasking’s independently.
• Requires computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, SharePoint preferred), and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• Demonstrated excellent time management, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organization skills.

Akima