Assistant Project Manager-Janitorial

Didlake, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support environmental management for the Regional NAVFAC site custodial services. You will serve as liaison between Didlake Corporate and the site Contracting Officer, helping ensure effective communication, safety compliance, and contract performance.

Strong supervisory experience in custodial or environmental services is required. Lead planning and coordination of environmental activities, monitor compliance with requirements, prepare status

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in custodial, environmental services, facilities management, or commercial operations.
• Federal contract experience preferred.
• Experience leading and supervising diverse teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating environmental management activities to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental management contractual requirements.
• Monitor and report on environmental management efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officer and staff to address environmental concerns.
• Provide written and verbal status reports to stakeholders.
• Manage chemical, material, and inventory purchasing to promote environmentally preferable products.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental issues and compliance with laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership

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 providing management-level support in the day-to-day environmental concerns and environmental operations of the Regional NAVFAC site custodial services . The Assistant Project Manager serves along with the Project Manager or as primary liaison in the Project Manager's absence to ensure effective communication between Didlake Corporate office and the site Contracting Officer and assists with site health and safety efforts.

What You Will Do

• Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating environmental management activities to ensure program goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Ensures compliance with environmental management contractual requirements.
• Assists the Project Manager in monitoring environmental management efficiency and quality control indicators to ensure contract requirements are met or exceeded.
• Coordinates with the Contracting Officer and appropriate staff to address environmental management concerns and proposed solutions during the Program Manager's absence.
• Meets regularly with the Project Manager and Contracting Officer to provide written and verbal status reports.
• Manages chemical, material, and compound purchasing; monitors chemical usage and inventory to promote environmentally preferable products.
• Maintains knowledge of environmental issues and ensures compliance with environmental protection laws.

Leadership & Administration

• Confers with project management staff to develop environmental management plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Provides leadership by fostering teamwork, balancing team and individual responsibilities, providing constructive feedback, and modeling professionalism, dependability, hard work, and strong business ethics.
• Prepares and submits required data, reports, summaries, and other documentation.

Employee Welfare & Compliance

• Ensures employee safety through compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Reviews and implements health and safety procedures to meet federal and company standards and supports Safety Committee activities.
• Promotes Human Rights by ensuring staff training, incident reporting, and awareness of responsibilities.

Personnel & Rehabilitation

• Conducts interviews and selects qualified candidates for employment.
• Ensures time study compliance and conducts time studies for direct reports.
• Coordinates with Rehabilitation Department staff to implement individual program plans.
• Documents job observations for direct reports.

Operations

• Transports direct reports, supplies, and equipment to work sites as needed.
• Completes all required Didlake training.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or specified in the Statement of Work.

Requirements

What You Bring

This role is well- suited for someone with experience leading environmental services or facilities operations with responsibility for regulatory compliance, employee supervision, and contract performance. Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety requirements, with the ability to manage projects, develop staff, and maintain quality standards.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in custodial, environmental services, facilities management, or commercial operations required .
• Federal contract experience preferred.
• Experience leading and supervising diverse teams preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Access to this worksite requires a valid REAL ID.
• Havea valid driver's license and be insurable under Didlake's automobile policy. Requirements include but are not limited to a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving and being at least 25 years old.
• Knowledge of federal contracts, budgets, safety, health, and personnel management regulations is required .
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials and background check required by contract.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret daily work plans, operating instructions, and procedural manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information to facility personnel and groups of employees.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with, train, and resolve personnel issues involving maintenance staff with disabilities.

Why Join Didlake

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that supports individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a diverse team.
• Work in an environment that values inclusion, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Make a meaningful impact through service excellence and community support.
• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k)retirement plan with company match
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• PTO program with benefits that increase based on tenurewith the company
• Paid sick leave that beginsaccruingupon hire
• Paid holidays

Scheduled Hours

6:30am-3:00pm

$62, 296

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.