Division of Facilities Management

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government.

DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.

DFM consists of Facilities Management, Engineering Services, Maintenance Repairs, Building Renovations and Inspection Services.

Our Mission

DFM is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all agencies and offices. We are committed to planning, developing and maintaining a safe, sustainable and high quality working environment for Montgomery County residents and employees.

HEADQUARTERS and OFFICE INFORMATION

1301 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, Maryland 20854

Phone: 240-777-7777
Fax: 301-279-8100

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

All calls after 4:00 P.M. and on weekends are forwarded directly to a Standby Supervisor.

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE CONTACTS

Gus Montes De Oca, Division Chief:
[email protected]

Hargurpreet Singh, Deputy Chief (Operations):
[email protected]

Denise Wade, Deputy Chief (Property Management):
[email protected]

Frank Howard, Operations Manager:
[email protected]

Please call 240-777-7777 for assistance.

Property Management

Denise Wade, Deputy Chief (Property Management)
Email: [email protected]

The County is divided into seven areas. Each area has a Property Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance needs, requests, and requirements. In addition, a Second Shift Property Manager handles the maintenance needs and requests in all areas after 4:00 P.M.

  • For area maps and property manager contact information, click here .
  • For the list of facilities/buildings assigned by area and Property Manager, click here .

Business Operations

Hargurpreet Singh, Deputy Chief (Operations)
Email: [email protected]
Business Operations comprises several sections within the Division of Facilities Management.

Maintenance Renovation Inspectors: This section has six Maintenance Renovation Inspectors (MRIs) and one Master Plumber in charge of planning, estimating, and managing repair/renovation/remodeling projects throughout the County. This unit also performs Capital Improvement Projects which involves Roofing, Electrical, HVAC, Elevator Modernization and Life Safety.

Engineering Services: This section provides a comprehensive review and analysis of design documents and specifications for new and existing facilities. This review includes compliance with design, energy, and efficiency guidelines. The Engineering Services section also performs complete and comprehensive investigations regarding indoor air quality concerns and other engineering-related issues.

Administrative Support: This section performs Operating and Capital Accounting which involves tracking over 500 invoices on a monthly basis and coordinating the review and payment to ensure timely payments. This section also coordinates the proper review of contracts within DFM and provides written correspondence to the County and public as required.

Supply Section: This section provides Maintenance Repair and Operations supplies for nearly 300 County owned and leased facilities.

Operations Services

Frank Howard, Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Facilities Maintenance: This section serves internal and external customers by creating, tracking, issuing, and completing preventative on-demand work orders for timely resolutions to malfunctions and needs within facilities.

Automated Energy Management: This section monitors selected County facilities for HVAC, Lighting and Fire Alarm operations through our Building Automation Systems, remotely adjusts temperatures, schedules and troubleshoots systems from the Operations Center, and reduces energy and hot/cold calls typically responded to by mechanics.

Moving and Surplus Services: The Moving and Surplus Services section coordinates county employee office relocations, furniture relocations and, helps to support office/building renovations, carpet replacements, and the picks up and deliveries of surplus furniture.
For County Employees Only - please visit us here for additional information regarding moving and surplus services .