Project Manager

Chimes DC | Fort Meade, MD | Full-Time | $77,688/yearSchedule: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pmLead the team that keeps a federal facility at Fort Meade safe, clean, and running to the highest standard.At Chimes, our contracts are more than service agreements.

They're how we create meaningful careers for people with disabilities while delivering hospital-grade quality to the federal customers we serve.

As Project Manager at Fort Meade, you'll own the full operation of a government contract: the people, the standards, the budget, and the relationship with the customer.

If you're an experienced hospital executive housekeeper ready to bring that expertise to a mission-driven team, this is your role.What you'll do Run the operation


* Oversee day-to-day contract operations across all shifts, personally observing work to make sure standards are met


* Build task schedules, staffing schedules, and daily time records based on contract specifications


* Plan general maintenance and floor care services


* Inventory and order supplies with Contracts Administrator approval, and keep tools, equipment, and supplies clean and ready for use


* Maintain key control and complete quarterly key inventories


* Step in as supervisor when the backup system fails

Own quality and safety


* Deliver hospital-grade service through a strong quality control program and hands-on staff training


* Set inspection procedures and guidelines for supervisors


* Review and respond to inspection and deduction reports, analyze trends, and drive corrective action


* Lead safety training and implement safety policies and procedures


* Keep the SDS book and chemical list current


* Ensure you and your team meet dress code, hygiene, building, and security requirements

Lead and develop people


* Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all staff


* Train supervisors to contract and hospital housekeeping standards, and arrange vendor-led training


* Give ongoing feedback to make sure work is completed accurately


* Complete evaluations and employee communications on time


* Partner with HR, job coaches, and community agencies to support and retain employees with disabilities


* Help plan and implement staff development programs

Be the trusted partner


* Serve as the main point of contact for contracting officers, facility leaders, and government representatives


* Attend meetings with government, facility, and customer representatives


* Accept service requests and fulfill them with Contracts Administrator approval


* Act on notes, reports, and requests from contracting office personnel


* Keep payroll and supply costs within budget


* Take on special projects and other duties as needed

What you bring


* Minimum 2 years of full-time management experience as a Hospital Executive Housekeeper within the last 5 years, OR 3 years as a full-time Assistant Hospital Executive Housekeeper within the la...