Facility Engineering Manager 2 - Alexandria, VA

Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. Clearance Requirement Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; HSPD-12 Clearance required. Work Environment May require on-call availability for critical incidents Occasional travel Fast-paced, high-visibility mission environment supporting national security objectives Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Facility Engineering Manager to lead and oversee a mission-critical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) government program. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of critical infrastructure and systems supporting government operations. The Facility Engineering Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across all contract activities. Key Responsibilities Lead overall program execution for a mission-critical O&M contract, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, SLAs, and performance metrics Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, internal leadership, and subcontractors Oversee 24/7 operations, ensuring system uptime, incident response, and maintenance activities meet mission requirements Lead and manage program budget, staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation Develop and implement program management plans, risk management strategies, and quality assurance processes Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Provide regular status reports, briefings, and executive-level communications to stakeholders Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring performance, compliance, and deliverable quality Drive operational excellence, innovation, and process improvements across the program Qualifications High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and/or a minimum 10+ years of experience 16+ years of experience managing government programs, with a focus on mission-critical O&M environments Proven experience managing large, complex federal contracts Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Life Safety and building automation, and critical facility operations Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Desired Qualifications PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Experience with mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, SCIFs, network operations centers) Prior military or federal service experience Key Competencies Leadership & Team Development Strategic Thinking & Execution Risk Management & Problem Solving Customer Engagement & Communication Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Benefits A competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Military Reserve pay offset Paid maternity leave Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person. #J-18808-Ljbffr M. C. Dean