Assistant Project Manager - Pharr, TX

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay Rate: To Be Determined
• Schedule: To Be Determined
• Must have flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Health & Welfare
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and highly organized Assistant Project Manager to oversee janitorial and landscaping operations across multiple DHS RGV facilities. The role requires ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with contract terms and quality standards. Candidates must possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience managing facility services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to ensure all work meets contract requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee TRDI employees, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations and government regulations.
• Serve as a contact for the Government and hold authority to act on behalf of the company for contract matters, except for major amendments or modifications (such as price or scope changes).
• Manage and maintain contract budgets, and regularly review operational processes for efficiency and improvement.
• Responsible for scheduling personnel, approving time cards, and managing inventory for supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
• Guide employee expectations, provide feedback and counseling, implement process improvements, and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations through the payroll system within established timelines.
• Ensure adherence to standard safety practices, deliver training on equipment usage, supplies handling, and contract performance standards.
• Prepare and maintain all required reports, inspection logs, and operational records as mandated by the contract.
• Gather field data and specifications to prepare cost estimates for additional or removed work from the contract.
• Undertake other assignments as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Pass and uphold any required security clearance and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures and Property Control Plan for Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Lead a safety and health program meeting EM 385-1-1 guidelines and all relevant OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces, federal, state, and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent (within the past 5 years) managerial experience directing cleaning-type operations for buildings similar in size to those described in the contract.
• Demonstrated competency in managing and supervising staff in a facility operations setting.
• Evidence of supervisory training courses completed, or equivalent experience approved by the Contracting Officer.
• Ability to provide a detailed resume outlining relevant experience, training, and qualifications for evaluation prior to contract award.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and develop team members.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced business acumen.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws and procedures, including wage and hour regulations.
• Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Application Requirements

• Submit a comprehensive resume that details managerial experience, building types/sizes managed, and supervisory training completed.
• Provide documentation for any supervisory training courses attended, if available.
• Be prepared for the Contracting Officer’s thorough evaluation of qualifications before hiring or contract award.