Project Manager - Contingent

Lesco Logistics • Alexandria, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) is a Key Personnel position responsible for the uninterrupted, successful performance of the USCG C5ISC food services contract. Serving as the central point of contact between LESCO corporate headquarters and the Government, the PM will maintain complete on-site authority to act on all contractual matters relating to daily execution. The PM will be fully supported by robust corporate reach-back for HR, recruiting, payroll, finance, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Must be fully fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language to carry out all assigned duties.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks and conform to all security regulations required to enter the Government installation.
• Must demonstrate a metrics-oriented, process-driven approach to management, utilizing continuous process improvement and risk-based thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight of all food service operations at the C5ISC Dining Facility, ensuring continuous compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), FDA, USDA health codes, and federal sanitation requirements.
• Act as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Maintain availability to the COR between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM (EST), Monday through Friday, responding to any requests for discussion or resolution within a strict 2-hour window.
• Maintain continuous physical presence at the Dining Facility during all hours when contract employees are working (or coordinate seamless coverage with the designated Alternate Project Manager).
• Serve as LESCO's direct representative for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of all special events at the facility.
• Implement and monitor rigorous Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) procedures to ensure high customer satisfaction and strict adherence to contract performance metrics.
• Manage, schedule, and lead all food service personnel, ensuring staffing levels meet the required Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) to efficiently cover all aspects of the operation and allow sufficient and timely service to all patrons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree