Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

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.

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Deputy Program Manager supporting our Mission Support Services business unit, working closely with senior leaders in the federal government to drive organizational strategy and execute mission critical program management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 10 years of procurement or grants management experience with the federal government or federal partners. The candidate must also have more than 10 years project management, program management, and personnel management experience within the federal procurement or grants sectors, with specific experience with diversified portfolios above a total yearly spend of $500M.

Tasks will include but are not limited to :

• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Responsible the on-time delivery of all project deliverables and takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery.
• Regularly communicates with customers / clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management
• Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Ensures that customers and / or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.
• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Participates in business development activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities and lead the capture on identified opportunities.
• Demonstrate project management and financial acumen by understanding project profitability and job-costing.
• Contribute to proposal writing and business development efforts to expand the consulting practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.

Skills & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

Required Education

Qualifications

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 reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com 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.