The Project Manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the federal site program and implementing programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain program goals and objectives. The Project Manager is also responsible for making programmatic as well as administrative recommendations to the Director of Contract Operations in accordance with Didlake's overall goals and objectives; and, serves as the primary liaison between Didlake Corporate office and its clients and staff. The Project Manager also serves as a team leader who is responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive and constructive team spirit among all Didlake/site staff members.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated contract to ensure that goals or objectives of contract are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budget parameters.
- Provides input for a base and follow-up years for a contract proposal.
- Review contract proposal from contract administration to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing contract, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources.
- Establishes work plan and staffing for the contract, and coordinates with Didlake Human Resources for recruitment of contract personnel.
- Ensures timekeeping accuracy and that submission deadlines are met.
- Confers with supervisors to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
- Directs and coordinates activities of supervisors to ensure the contract progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
- Modifies schedules or plans as required.
- Prepares and analyzes reports such as project tracking of hours for Didlake Headquarters and customers.
- Identifies and problem-solves in a timely manner. Elevates to direct supervisor when necessary.
- Knows and communicates the work environment of specific contracts.
- Oversees efficiency and quality control indicators to ensure contract requirements are met or exceeded.
- Assures the safety of employees by holding supervisors accountable for monitoring the proper use of equipment and chemicals and adherence to safety policies.
- Manages supervisors, evaluates worker's performance, and makes recommendations to Human Resources on personnel actions.
- Provides leadership to staff by fostering teamwork.
- Model dependability, hard work, strong ethics, and professional appearance.
- Fosters an atmosphere that promotes Human Rights for all individuals with disabilities and ensures training, incident reporting, and awareness of the responsibilities of all personnel regarding Human Rights.
- Works with Employment Services to ensure program plans are followed and appropriate accommodations are made.
- Assures appropriate workplace conduct as dictated by Didlake policy and procedures.
- Tracks supplies and equipment budgets by using established tools.
- Good steward of government funding and facilities of the complex.
- Maintains and generates necessary records required by the contract.
- Develops and maintains relationships with all contractors and vendors guaranteeing efficient operations.
- Responsible for sub-contractor follow-up to ensure work is completed.
- Represents Didlake in meetings with external customers.
- Responsible for supply and equipment orders.
- Gives feedback to nurture a positive environment and quality performance.
- Identifies staff development opportunities and assigns training.
- Utilizes training opportunities to expand professional and technical knowledge.
- Completes and maintains all required Didlake training.
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.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree plus three (3) years relevant work experience or AA degree plus five (5) years relevant work experience.
- Three (3) years prior management experience managing custodial staff within a commercial environment.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with federal contracts, budgets, safety regulations, and personnel management practices required.
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions required.
- Ability to interact with, train, and resolve the personnel issues of employees with disabilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance as required by the contract.