Custodial Project Manager

Skookum•Great Falls, MT

1d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking an accountable, customer-focused Custodial Project Manager to lead operations at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. The Project Manager leads the site team, including subcontractors, and serves as the central point of contact with the Government for all work performed under the contract. The role is responsible for customer engagement, contract performance, staffing, safety, quality, financial management, and delivery of the assigned mission in accordance with the contract and company policy. The Project Manager supports Tessera’s mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities by partnering with recruiting, vocational, HR, and workforce development teams to attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce. The role leads employee relations and team development, promotes a strong safety culture, and works with employees and customers to address problems, improve processes, and implement change. The position also oversees work schedules, tasking, resources, production, performance reporting, property, and site safety, quality, awards, and training programs. This is an exempt, full-time, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday. The listed compensation is $29.00–$32.00. Travel to home office conferences, flagship sites, and outlying contract sites may be required. A valid state driver’s license, federal installation access, and applicable security clearances are required. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and customer service skills.
Experience managing operations, staffing, safety, and quality performance.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage under Tessera’s insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
For access to the federal military installation, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required.
Must undergo a background check and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Government contract experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the site team, including subcontractors, and coordinate overall management of contract work.
Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for performance of work under the contract.
Lead customer engagement and communications, gather improvement input, understand customer needs, and work with the team to resolve problems.
Partner with recruiting, vocational, HR, and workforce development teams to attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce in support of Tessera’s mission.
Lead a safety management system and safety culture through leadership engagement, risk management, safety assurance, training, and promotion.
Manage employee relations, morale, communication, feedback, conflict resolution, and the effective use of employee relations processes in coordination with HR and vocational staff.
Mentor, motivate, and inspire leadership, functional teams, and shops.
Improve employee skills through recruiting, formal and on-the-job training, coaching, and performance feedback; support use of tuition assistance for training and certifications.
Develop strategic plans for the site and contract and translate them into disciplined project management and action.
Drive continual process improvement and balanced performance across site metrics.
Manage financial performance, understand profit and loss drivers, use resources judiciously, and balance mission and financial performance.
Understand contract requirements, assign them to appropriate teams for day-to-day management, brief customers, and resolve contract issues.
Use the leadership team to drive operational performance, including capacity, on-time completion, backlog, quality, and customer ratings.
Design and implement change initiatives, explain the reasons for changes to employees, and lead completion of customer and internal initiatives.
Plan and coordinate assigned missions, including profitability, resource leveling, production, status reporting, and coordination with employees, customers, the COR, and outside agencies.
Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and the contract Performance Work Statement.
Coordinate work schedules, daily tasking, and operational guidance to deliver work on time, within budget, and to quality, security, safety, and environmental standards.
Facilitate problem resolution through timely improvements and effective working relationships.
Control and track contract property, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Travel to home office conferences, flagship sites, and outlying contract sites as needed.
Ensure professionalism in the appearance and demeanor of the Tessera workforce.
Update and implement site safety, quality, awards, and training programs.
Promote Tessera’s core values and develop a culture of innovation, collaboration, informed risk-taking, and employee decision-making to support customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.