Student Services Deputy Project Manager (Federal)

dawsonohana; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Student Support Services to support the DHS/FLETC mission in Charleston, SC. You will assist the Project Manager in overseeing student support operations, including dormitory services, transportation, mailroom, and related logistics, to ensure contract requirements and performance standards are met.

The role focuses on coordinating multiple service areas, planning staffing plans, and monitoring 24/7 operations to maintain readiness and training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience supervising personnel on federal contracts.
• Experience in one or more student support service areas (housing, transportation, logistics, warehouse).
• Strong understanding of operations, logistics, and service delivery in a government contract environment.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in day-to-day operations of all student support service functions.
• Directly manage the warehouse, mailroom, and Student Support Services.
• Coordinate and integrate service areas for seamless delivery.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate student services operations including dormitory management, housekeeping, transportation, logistics, and mail services.
• Support staffing plans and operational schedules based on student population and training needs.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure alignment with PWS requirements.
• Provide guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors (Dormitory, Transportation, Warehouse, etc.).
• Assist in monitoring staffing levels and ensuring adequate coverage across all functions, including 24/7 operations.
• Support employee performance management, evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, contract requirements, and company policies.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and quality control reviews.
• Help enforce safety, environmental, and health standards.
• Help ensure accountability of government-furnished property and materials.
• Assist in preparing operational reports, staffing metrics, and contract deliverables.
• Help oversee timekeeping, labor reporting, and system compliance (e.g., Costpoint).
• Coordinate with government personnel, facilities, maintenance, and other contractors.
• Respond to escalated student concerns and operational issues as directed by the Project Manager.

Skills

Supervising personnel

Federal contracts

Operations management

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Student Support Services to support the DHS/FLETC mission in Charleston, SC. You will assist the Project Manager in overseeing student support operations, including dormitory services, transportation, mailroom, and related logistics, to ensure contract requirements and performance standards are met.

The role focuses on coordinating multiple service areas, planning staffing plans, and monitoring 24/7 operations to maintain readiness and training