Project Manager

Chimes DC Brand; Fort Meade (FL); In loco; USD 62.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo.

Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D

Long-Term Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-<

Tickets at Work

Employee referral bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Chimes DC in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Project Manager to lead the hospital housekeeping operations for a federal facility. You will own the people, standards, budget, and relationships with the customer, ensuring hospital-grade service and contract compliance while guiding a team across all shifts.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff, implement safety and QA programs, and coordinate with contracting officers and government representatives to deliver on-time, within-budget results.

Competenze

• 2+ years of full-time management as Hospital Executive Housekeeper within last 5 years or 3 years as Assistant Hospital Executive Housekeeper.
• IEHA Executive Housekeeper Certification and ASHES membership with CEU credits.
• Training in hospital housekeeping procedures approved by relevant association.
• Knowledge of building service management, equipment, and chemical applications.
• Knowledge of SDS, safety regulations, and hospital standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years; must be 25+ to drive 15-passenger van.

Mansioni

• Oversee day-to-day contract operations across all shifts.
• Plan maintenance and floor care services; manage inventory and supplies.
• Lead safety training and implement safety policies.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all staff.
• Serve as the main contact for contracting officers and government representatives.
• Keep payroll and supply costs within budget; handle special projects.

Conoscenze

Staff leadership

Safety programs

Budget management

Training & development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Quality control

Formazione

IEHA Certification

ASHES Certification

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Chimes DC | Fort Meade, MD | Full-Time | $77,688/year

Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Lead the team that keeps a federal facility at Fort Meade safe, clean, and running to the highest standard.

At Chimes, our contracts are more than service agreements. They’re how we create meaningful careers for people with disabilities while delivering hospital-grade quality to the federal customers we serve. As Project Manager at Fort Meade, you’ll own the full operation of a government contract: the people, the standards, the budget, and the relationship with the customer. If you’re an experienced hospital executive housekeeper ready to bring that expertise to a mission-driven team, this is your role.

What you’ll do

Run the operation

• Oversee day-to-day contract operations across all shifts, personally observing work to make sure standards are met
• Build task schedules, staffing schedules, and daily time records based on contract specifications
• Plan general maintenance and floor care services
• Inventory and order supplies with Contracts Administrator approval, and keep tools, equipment, and supplies clean and ready for use
• Maintain key control and complete quarterly key inventories
• Step in as supervisor when the backup system fails

Own quality and safety

• Deliver hospital-grade service through a strong quality control program and hands‑on staff training
• Set inspection procedures and guidelines for supervisors
• Review and respond to inspection and deduction reports, analyze trends, and drive corrective action
• Lead safety training and implement safety policies and procedures
• Keep the SDS book and chemical list current
• Ensure you and your team meet dress code, hygiene, building, and security requirements

Lead and develop people

• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all staff
• Train supervisors to contract and hospital housekeeping standards, and arrange vendor‑led training
• Give ongoing feedback to make sure work is completed accurately
• Complete evaluations and employee communications on time
• Partner with HR, job coaches, and community agencies to support and retain employees with disabilities
• Help plan and implement staff development programs

Be the trusted partner

• Serve as the main point of contact for contracting officers, facility leaders, and government representatives
• Attend meetings with government, facility, and customer representatives
• Accept service requests and fulfill them with Contracts Administrator approval
• Act on notes, reports, and requests from contracting office personnel
• Keep payroll and supply costs within budget
• Take on special projects and other duties as needed

What you bring

• Minimum 2 years of full-time management experience as a Hospital Executive Housekeeper within the last 5 years, OR 3 years as a full-time Assistant Hospital Executive Housekeeper within the last 5 years
• Executive Housekeeper Certification through the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) and certified membership in the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) of the American Hospital Association (AHA), with annual continuing education
• Training in hospital housekeeping procedures approved by the National Executive Housekeeping Association
• Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of building service management, equipment, chemicals, and their application
• Knowledge of green cleaning principles and CIMS certification requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, hospital standards, and facility management
• Knowledge of SDS, fire and safety, hazard communications, and bloodborne pathogens regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (must pass and maintain on the job)
• Valid driver’s license from your state of residence, held for at least 3 years, with an acceptable driving record per our insurance carrier and Chimes DC policy
• Must be at least 25 years old to drive a 15-passenger van

Related experience or education may be substituted for the requirements above at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

What makes you successful here
You stay calm and act fast in emergencies, keep safety top of mind, and hold high standards while treating people with respect. You’re comfortable analyzing data and recommending fixes, managing multiple priorities with constant interruptions, and keeping reports and paperwork on time. You communicate clearly with frontline staff and government officials alike, work well independently and as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, and lead with integrity.

Good to know

• Essential personnel: During facility emergencies, you may be required to remain on site or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations.
• Availability: You must be able to respond to the contracting officer within 1 hour during normal business hours and within 2 hours after hours.
• Physical demands: Standing and walking for long periods; using stairs; reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling; lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 lbs; working in dusty spaces or adverse weather; and seeing detail on floors, overhead, and surfaces.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

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