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The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.
The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.
Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.
Our Market Offerings Include:
Real Estate & Workplace
Facilities Management
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Project Management & Engineering
Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
Mission Support
Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Technology Solutions
Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.
The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Senior Energy Program Manager to lead and deliver energy management, auditing, and mechanical systems assessment support for federal clients. The Program Manager will oversee energy programs, coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage client communications, and ensure delivery of high-quality technical products aligned with federal energy mandates and agency priorities. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level experience supporting federal facilities, with Department of Defense or Department of War experience strongly preferred, and demonstrated success delivering ASHRAE Level II energy audits, mechanical system assessments, energy conservation measure identification, and implementation planning. Experience with smart building technologies, building automation systems, utility data analysis, and federal reporting requirements is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of related energy, facilities, or engineering program experience.
- Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
- Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
- Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical & Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance/AD&D
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at
[email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum of 8 years of experience managing or delivering energy, facilities, mechanical systems, or engineering programs.
Experience delivering ASHRAE Level II energy audits, including utility analysis, site investigation, energy conservation measure development, savings calculations, and audit reporting.
Experience performing mechanical system assessments for federal or large institutional facilities, including HVAC, central plants, building controls, and related infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client communications for energy or facility engineering programs.
Familiarity with federal energy mandates, reporting requirements, energy resilience priorities, and facility sustainability objectives.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools used for reporting, analysis, scheduling, and program management.
Team-oriented leader with the ability to coordinate engineers, analysts, building specialists, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience supporting federal customers, with Department of Defense or Department of War experience strongly preferred.
Certified Energy Manager certification preferred.
Experience with smart building technologies, building automation systems, energy information systems, or facility performance analytics.
Experience developing training, briefings, dashboards, or executive-level reports on energy efficiency, resilience, risk mitigation, and sustainability topics.
Required Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Preferred Education
Certified Energy Manager certification preferred.
Professional Engineer license, LEED credential, or additional energy-related certifications are a plus.
Place of Performance & Travel
25 - 50% travel
The team is based in the Washington DC area, and the candidate will need to be able to attend an in-person meeting within a 2-day notice.
Background Investigation
Background Investigation required
Additional background checks required subject to system access
Physical Requirements
Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
Must be willing to work at heights.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
