EVS Project Manager Knoxville, TN

Xanitos•Farragut, TN

About The Position

Xanitos is seeking an Environmental Services Project Manager in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role may involve assignments at prospective, new, and existing accounts throughout the country and requires 100% travel. Assignments may include planning and executing new-business start-ups; auditing or re-engineering existing accounts; and supporting operations, program development, teaching, research, or troubleshooting. The primary responsibility is to assist with managing an assigned hospital Environmental Services Department under the direction and guidance of the Environmental Services Department Director. The position supports preparation to assume department operational duties through hands-on training and managerial experience. The work includes staff scheduling, establishing and enforcing work standards, monitoring inventory and equipment usage, troubleshooting, staff orientation and training, customer relations, and special projects. The position follows a 10-days-on, 4-days-off travel schedule, and candidates must be local to the area. Xanitos offers a competitive salary and benefits package, paid training, ongoing training, professional development, and preparation for advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
One to three years of supervisory experience in a service-related field with high customer or client contact.
Strong service and quality attitude.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
Strong public speaking skills.
Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, reach up, and lift up to 50 pounds.
May be exposed to chemicals requiring special clothing or safety equipment.
Must be local to the area.
Must complete post-offer medical screening, background screening including a Department of Motor Vehicles check, and a drug test.
Able to meet a 10-days-on, 4-days-off travel schedule and the position’s 100% travel requirement.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in staff selection and interview candidates as needed.
Schedule days off, holidays, and vacations while ensuring account needs are met in accordance with hours and position control.
Assign personnel to established work areas or project duties.
Conduct quality assurance checks and manage materials inventory and general equipment use.
Ensure staff receive proper orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
Provide individual guidance and motivation to help staff perform to their fullest potential.
Discipline associates when necessary according to progressive disciplinary guidelines.
Prepare associate disciplinary and variance reports; conduct follow-up investigations as needed and report findings to the Department Director.
Prepare disciplinary action notices and conduct follow-up as required.
Conduct disciplinary meetings with associates with guidance from the Department Director.
Maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.
Demonstrate and promote the company’s culture, values, and management philosophy.
Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
Support new-business start-ups, audits or re-engineering of existing accounts, and other operations, program development, teaching, research, or troubleshooting assignments as assigned.
Assist in managing an assigned hospital Environmental Services Department under the Department Director’s direction and guidance.