Assistant Project Manager

Didlake, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support custodial services operations, ensuring quality performance and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will work closely with the Project Manager, coordinate with the COR and staff, manage safety and compliance, and help deliver efficient services while upholding Didlake's mission to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This position offers hands-on leadership, data reporting duties, and routine coordination

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates contract activities with the Project Manager, meeting goals on time and within budget.
• Liaises with the COR and staff to address concerns and provide regular status updates.
• Oversees quality, safety, chemical usage, inventory, and equipment to meet standards.
• Leads teams, fosters reliability and professionalism, and coordinates staff training.
• Promotes Human Rights and ensures training and incident reporting compliance.
• Prepares and submits required data, reports, and summaries.
• Manages subcontractor follow-up and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Acts as steward of government funding and facilities.
• Supervises supervisors, evaluates performance, and supports HR actions.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment per safety and licensing rules.

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.