PCSI is looking for an Assistant Project Manager for our facilities maintenance contract with US Border Patrol in Laredo! The Assistant Project Manager works closely with corporate departments to administer policies, participate in recruiting, promote safety, and maintain compliance with the contract. This role also involves filling in for the Project Manager when needed by overseeing the operations and the employees of the contract. The Assistant Project Manager should have some supervisory experience, preferably in custodial and/or grounds maintenance work. 

The Assistant Project Manager works out of a main office in Laredo, but also travels by car regularly to tour several buildings maintained by the employees on the contract. This position typically works a Monday-Friday day shift, but may need to be available weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits Include:

Base pay of up to $21.00/hr depending upon experience. Annual bonus of up to 6%. 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays. Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier. 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Assistant Project Manager:

Provide oversight to assigned contract, and ensure the work identified in the contract is performed properly, on time, safely and within budget. May be required to fill in for Project Manager as needed. Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet contract requirements. Administer corporate personnel policies in accordance with contract and Employee Handbook. Support Human Resources in investigations, inquiries and implementation of actions and policy. Ensure contractual compliance through surveillance, audits and hands on inspections of work and taking immediate action when work is not completed to standards. Process employee time sheets, new hire and termination paperwork and all other administrative tasks by established deadlines. Order and maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment and tools and submit invoices of ordered supplies. May be required to evaluate and recommend equipment and tools necessary for job functions. Ensure adherence to Quality Control and Safety Plans. Promote Management of Safety (MOST) philosophy and practices. Work with the Regional/Operations Manager and Safety/Loss Control on issues and concerns pertaining to the established goals. Collaborate with Rehabilitation/Recruitment to place employees in suitable positions and given appropriate accommodations (as required). Maintain consistent positive customer relations through written and verbal professional communications and respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely manner. Maintain and support employees with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

High school diploma or GED, college credit preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of prior supervisory and/or management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in janitorial or grounds maintenance work strongly preferred. Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess advanced written and oral communication skills. Possess extensive analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to be a self-starter and have strong time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and handle multiple priorities. Ability to climb, bend, squat, push, and lift to carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds. Ability to remain seated for up to 3 hours a day and tour facilities up to 90%. Ability and willingness to exert disciplinary action as needed as well as delegate authority. Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player. Ability to understand and execute correctly Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Respond to emergency as needed including weekends and Holidays.

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening. Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company. Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record. Ability to travel up to 25% locally. Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR). If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.