Assistant Project Manager

Socket.dev; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day custodial services operations, ensuring quality performance and customer satisfaction. You will liaise between Didlake, customers, and staff, assisting the Project Manager in overseeing contract delivery.

Ideal candidates bring custodial/building maintenance experience and at least two years of supervisory work. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and effective communication within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid REAL ID is required to enter the worksite and must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate contract activities with the Project Manager to meet goals within time frames and budgets.
• Coordinate with COR and staff to address concerns and provide status reports.
• Oversee safety, inventory, chemical usage, and equipment to meet contract and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial/building maintenance

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of custodial services, ensuring quality performance, customer satisfaction, and efficient service delivery. In the absence of the Project Manager, this role serves as a key liaison between Didlake, customers, and staff while helping oversee operations and supporting a workforce dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

What You Will Do

• Works alongside the Project Manager to direct and coordinate contract activities and ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budget parameters.
• Coordinates with the Contract Officer Representative (COR) and other appropriate staff to address concerns, proposed solutions, and provide regular status reports.
• Oversees efficiency, quality control, chemical usage and inventory, health and safety procedures, and the proper use of equipment to ensure contract requirements and federal and company standards are met or exceeded.
• Provides leadership by fostering teamwork; modeling dependability, hard work, strong ethics, and professional appearance; identifying staff development opportunities; assigning training; and giving feedback to nurture a positive environment and quality performance.
• Cultivates an atmosphere that promotes Human Rights for all individuals with disabilities and ensures training, incident reporting, and awareness of personnel responsibilities regarding Human Rights.
• Prepares and submits required data, reports, and summaries.
• Responsible for subcontractor follow-up and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors to ensure efficient operations.
• Serves as a good steward of government funding and facilities.
• Manages supervisors, evaluates worker performance, makes recommendations to Human Resources on personnel actions, completes essential site contract duties, and performs additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
• Operates Didlake vehicles and equipment as needed to support contract operations while adhering to all safety, licensing, and company requirements.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You bring proven experience in custodial and/or building maintenance services, along with demonstrated supervisory experience leading teams and supporting daily operations. You are a dependable leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to foster teamwork while delivering exceptional service.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in custodial and/or building maintenance services required.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal contracts, budgets, safety, and health regulations is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the safe operation and use of industrial cleaning products and equipment.
• A valid REAL ID is required to enter this worksite.
• Possess the ability to pass a background check and maintain a clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under Didlake’s automobile policy required (at least 25 years of age with three (3) years of licensed driving experience).
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact, train, and resolve the personnel issues of maintenance staff with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and present information to employees.
• Must possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office, search engines, smartphones, and phone applications.
• Project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.

Why Join Didlake

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Meaningful, purposeful work that makes a difference every day.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work and personal support
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave that begins accruing upon hire
• Employee Development Program (EDP)
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit