Assistant Project Manager-Janitorial Didlake, Inc. - 3.3 Portsmouth, VA Job Details 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Contract management Staff supervision EHS Team supervision Safety regulations Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Team development Driver's License Team training Data interpretation Personnel administration Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Data collection Regulatory compliance analysis Team building Full 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 Environmental Management & Compliance 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.

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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 Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience preferred. 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. Have a 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. Benefits 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 tenure with the company Paid sick leave that begins accruing upon hire Paid holidays Direct deposit