Assistant Project Manager

MFM Industries; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facility maintenance is seeking an Assistant Project Manager responsible for overseeing custodial services and ensuring contract compliance. The role requires effective management of a diverse workforce, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience managing facility maintenance.
• Experience managing janitorial contracts.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect custodial services contractually required at the facility.
• Create schedules and maintain skilled staffing levels.
• Resolve client concerns and conduct inspections for satisfactory job performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Diverse workforce management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description:

Assistant Project Manager

Durham, NC

This Position is for the Afternoon/Evening

Description

• This is a Second Shift position
• Individual Answers to the Project Manager
• Resume must be approved by our Government Representative at the site
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for the supervision, inspection, and control of all custodial and related services contractually required at the facility to include technical solutions to problem solving and timely deliverable submission. S/he must display effective leadership and supervision of employees to achieve team cohesion, cooperation, communication, and results – all while monitoring efficiency and productivity and being fiscally responsible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to being responsible for project related activities such as financial, security, quality, information technology, and supply maintenance, the Site Supervisor will also be responsible for:

• Interpret and execute contractual requirements within scope of performance.
• Create schedules and maintain properly skilled staffing levels.
• Train new employees on work-related equipment and procedures.
• Assist, in a backup capacity, in maintaining building through facilities management activities such as: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, cleaning common areas such as break rooms and bathrooms, dusting, carpet cleaning, and stripping, sealing, and waxing floors.
• Issue reports and summaries as required by the customer and MFM.
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Resolve client concerns, conduct follow-up calls, and conduct inspections for satisfactory job performance.
• Meet regularly with clients and onsite personnel to review status of various elements of services and institute corrective measures for found deficiencies.
• Place orders and maintain working relationships with vendors.
• As necessary, supervisor subcontractors conducting work within the facility ensuring contractual compliance.
• When requested by senior management, create accurate service estimates for client representatives.
• Confirm and ensure MFM employees are complying with all company safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Conduct thorough review of task order plans and specifications.
• Coordinate the submittal effort with subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Review submittals to include shop drawings, product dates, certifications, design documents, and test reports.
• Perform additional duties on a required basis where such duties are within scope of the contractual and corporate responsibilities.
  
  

Requirements:

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret and execute contractual requirements.
• Ability to train new employees on work-related equipment and procedures.
• Must be able to manage a diverse workforce.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally in both English and Spanish, written communication in English.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects under tight deadlines simultaneously with limited supervision and in a team environment.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and have the capacity to take direction from management.
• Ability to stand for long lengths, walk, bend, reach, stretch, push, pull, and lift repetitively during working hours.
• Lift and move objects up to 50 lbs., as necessary.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to client computer systems and/or facilities.
• Must receive favorable background and drug screen results in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, highly desired; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of experience with diverse facility maintenance operational experience to include management of staff, supplies, equipment, etc.
• 5 years of experience directly managing janitorial contracts in moderate to high scope and complexity.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification, highly desired.
• OSHA 30 certification, highly desired.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & E-VERIFY EMPLOYERMFM Industries is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.