Assistant Project Manager

Dexterra; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management seeks an Assistant Project Manager to oversee various projects ensuring adherence to operational excellence, budget management, and compliance with policies. The role requires 5 years of facilities management experience and PMP certification, offering robust career growth opportunities in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Eligible for 401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of recent experience in facilities management and supervision.
• Experience managing facilities of at least 800k sq ft.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and manage smaller projects, overseeing project performance.
• Prepare vendor contracts and manage service requests.

Skills

Facility Management

Project Management

Mechanical Systems Management

Electrical Systems Management

Plumbing Systems Management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Company Description

CMI is now a part of the Dexterra Group!

CMI Management LLC, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, provides efficient business, technology, and facilities management solutions to help government and commercial clients reduce operational costs, operate at optimum performance, and access necessary information for productivity. With over 30 years of experience, CMI is well-established in the federal contracting arena. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Please visit www.cmimgmt.com to learn more about our company.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Description

As a Assistant Project Manager, you will support Project Managers and manage smaller projects, overseeing project performance including cost, schedule, quality, and status. Responsibilities include managing project phases, coordinating tasks, budgets, and stakeholders, and following project management best practices. You will also handle subcontractor negotiations and liaise with owners, engineers, and sub-trades, managing technical and financial aspects of contracts. Ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with policies, legislation, and labor requirements is essential.

Key Job Functions

• Oversee recurring repairs and participate in capital improvement projects for the facility.
• Prepare vendor contracts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Understand budgets, variances, and reporting requirements.
• Manage operations and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy management, fire suppression, life safety, and other systems.
• Supervise service requests, record-keeping, and administrative functions.
• Manage systems such as vehicle barriers, dock levelers, elevators, and roof systems.
• Perform minor structural and architectural repairs.
• Manage janitorial, grounds maintenance, pest control, and energy systems services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities of at least 800k sq ft with similar complexity.
• Five (5) years of recent experience in facilities management, supervision, and janitorial services.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Skills in managing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to perform quality control inspections and provide routine status reports.

Competencies for Success

• Teamwork
• Results orientation and operational excellence
• Accountability
• Operational business thinking

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of an essential industry.
• Eligible for 401(k) plan.
• Join an industry leader from day one.
• Career growth opportunities.
• We are growing while others are downsizing.

Dexterra Group and CMI are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or other protected factors. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.