Project Manager (Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm)

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Set Pay Rate: $79,040.00

Job Summary:

Administers all aspects of the Grounds Maintenance Operations contract at assigned site. Position requires strong interpersonal skills and compassion and respect for persons with disabilities.

 

Essential Functions:

· Complies with all Agency policies and procedures and follows contract specifications

· Establishes and maintains positive relationships with government facility staff

· Accepts service requests and with CA approval provides service based on agreement

· Oversees daily grounds maintenance operations of assigned contract

· Observes work performed during all shifts on a regular basis

· Meets with supervisory staff regularly to facilitate process improvement

· Establishes job tasks and schedules per contract specifications

· Reviews and responds to inspection/deduction reports and service requests

· Assures a high level of quality in performance of all work

· Resolves quality issues through a quality control program and staff training

· Establishes inspection procedures and guidelines for supervisors

· Conducts safety training and implementation of safety procedures and policies

· Assures SDS book is current and chemical list is updated

· Hires, evaluates, and supervises all staff members

· Trains supervisors to perform to contract specifications

· Establishes/conducts and ensures technical staff training is completed

· Schedules/oversees general grounds maintenance services such as watering, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, planting, weeding, pruning, limb/tree/stump removal, transplanting and mulching

· Monitors, identifies and determines treatment for pests and diseases & applies herbicides, insecticides/fungicides when necessary and as approved.

· Monitors/oversees power washing operations.

· Oversee turf maintenance on grounds including irrigating, mowing, trimming & edging

· Monitors/oversees pond and water feature operation including seasonal open/closing

· Assists in coordinating grounds maintenance projects with government and outside contractors.

· Prepares schedules and maintains daily time and attendance records for staff

· Maintains payroll and supply costs within budget.

· Inventories and orders supplies, tools, parts, materials and uniforms with approval of the CA

· Receives and acts on reports and requests from contracting office personnel

· Prepares and submits required reports, schedules and other deliverable documents as required by contract

· Presents ideas and recommendations to Contracts Administrator based on contract needs

· Analyzes, reviews, and suggests solutions to operational challenges

· Available within one hour during normal working hours and within two hours after hours to respond to contracting officer or contracting officer’s representative

· Attends meetings with government, facility, and customer representatives

· Observes, manages, and provides feedback to all staff to ensure accurate job completion

· Ensures compliance with dress code and personal hygiene standards for self and staff

· Complies with and ensures staff compliance with all facility security/safety requirements

· Acts as supervisor, if back-up system fails

· Works cooperatively with HR regarding disciplinary concerns and to sustain employment for individuals with disabilities

· Ensures timely, accurate completion of employee evaluations and employee communications

· Works with outside agency staff and job coaches to aid Chimes employees

· Passes and complies with CPR/First Aid training

 

Secondary Functions:

 

· Serves as a liaison with community agencies and job coaches to aid Chimes employees

· Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development programs

· Assumes other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed

 

*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

 

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

· Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

· Ability to go up and down stairs

· Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop, and crawl

· Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 75 lbs. as needed

· Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions

· Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces

 

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to communicate effectively with employees and government sta