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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS

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Location
Washington, DC
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports assigned custodial and facilities projects, coordinating resources and helping define objectives throughout each project’s life cycle. The role provides project and personnel oversight, maintains communication with government and tenant representatives, monitors schedules and budgets, and supports supply, equipment, and contract-pricing needs. Prior custodial experience and U.S. citizenship are required; supervisory experience and several facilities-related backgrounds are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Custodial MethodsCleaning EquipmentSafety ProceduresSupervisionConstructionFacilities EngineeringDesign ConstructionContractingLogisticsTalent DevelopmentTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningFacility OperationsBudgetingEquipment MaintenanceCost Proposal PreparationCost Proposal NegotiationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationStandingSittingLiftingPushing and PullingClimbingStoopingKneelingReachingSeeingDepth PerceptionColor IdentificationHearingDriving

Qualifications

Prior Custodial ExperienceFive Years Supervisory ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipValid Driver's LicenseGovernment Security ClearanceVaried Hours Availability

Full job description

Description

The Assistant Project Manager will assist in managing the responsibilities for all aspects of assigned projects and delivery of the same to the customer. The incumbent will ensure proper coordination of all resources at his/her disposal. The Assistant Project Manager will also assist with defining the project’s objectives and oversee throughout its life cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In conjunction with the Project Manager, provides technical oversight and coordination of assigned projects; through project coordination meetings and other means, monitors progress against project schedules and budgets; recommends allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals. Will be designated to serve as the acting Project Manager in the absence of the Project Manager.

  • Directly supervised maintenance personnel and Office Assistant. Preparing and discussing performance evaluation for all assigned staff. Approving requests for vacation and sick leave when appropriate. Making recommendation relating to work assignments, disciplinary matters and other personnel actions. Provide oversight on the maintenance and repair of all installation facilities, roads and other surfaced and unsurfaced areas. Conduct studies of environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.

  • Maintains contact and positive communication with the COTR and tenant representatives to ensure work is being performed per contract specifications and to keep them informed of any special problems and/or schedule changes. Submit notes to Contract Services on meeting with personnel within two (2) working days of the meeting.

  • Serves as the second point of contact to Contract Managers, government officials and/or tenant representatives. Responsible for maintaining daily contact and positive communications and ensures customer satisfaction with all work performed under the contract. In addition, discusses any and all changes with the Project Manager (additions and/or subtractions) to the existing contract as they may become necessary.

  • Oversees assigned shifts and prepares timely reports to the Project Manager and Vice President, Facility Management Services.

  • Reviews supply and equipment requests to ensure efficient use of resources in accordance with fiscal guidelines for the contract site. Arranges for, in coordination with the Purchasing Agent, equipment maintenance needs.

  • Works closely with the Project Manager and Vice President, Facility Services Management in the preparation of yearly budgets, department goals, and contract pricing renewal packages to include preparing contract labor hour requirements and changes, developing supply and equipment requirements/changes and other data required for contract pricing.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Essential Functions

SUPERVISION EXERCISED The Assistant Project Manager supervises the Grounds Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Staff, Custodial Site Supervisor/Foreman and Facilities Management (Subcontractor).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED The incumbent is supervised by the Project Manager or the Vice President of Facilities Management Services.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to effectively communicate with government representatives, management team, staff, etc. Seeing, depth perception, and ability to identify and distinguish colors are required in order to inspect work and to carry out duties.

Must be able to stand 50% of the work time and sit 50%, must be able to lift/carry 30 pounds and push/pull 30 pounds. These requirements are necessary in order to inspect work areas, and carry out administrative duties. He/she must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and reach in order to climb stairs; must be able to hear and speak in order to communicate with supervisors, staff, etc. Good vision and depth perception are required in order to properly inspect work areas and to drive.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior custodial experience required, including knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safety procedures.

US Citizenship is required for this position.

Valid driver's license is required

Preferred five (5) years of supervisory experience of 50 or more employees. Extensive experience as craftsman/tradesman in construction or facilities engineering; or, design construction experience in engineering; or construction/facility related experience in business. Proven record of success in contracting, logistics, talent development, team building, and strategic planning. A record of accomplishment in directing all aspects of facility operations, budgeting, equipment maintenance, preparation and negotiation of detailed cost proposals and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Must have or the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Must be able to work varied hours including evening and weekend in order to meet project deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,222 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Washington, D.C. median$102–187K/yr146 salary ranges
  • US median$27–36/hr781 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 186 open Project Management jobs in Washington, D.C. and 15,222 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,191 postings).
Education
6,365 of the 15,222 open Project Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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