About Global Connections to Employment

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager I is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing and managing assigned governmental contracts. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing duties as detailed in the PWS or other contracted services. Quality customer service is expected to be provided to the customer at all times. Knowledge and willingness to learn all aspects of the job is a requirement of the position.

Role Requirements

• Experience:
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising or leading teams.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in food service management or related field.
• Must have experience dealing with government personnel/customers concerning contracted services.
• Must have basic computer knowledge (Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.).
• Have good management communication (writing and verbal) and people skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Compensation:

Annual salary for this position will start at $49,056. 

GCE Benefits:

At GCE, we recognize the importance of offering our team members a competitive and comprehensive benefits plan. In addition to offering voluntary benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans as well as voluntary products such as accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness, GCE also provides employer paid benefits, including Paid Time Off. 

Physical Requirements

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours and weekends and holidays.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive) and lift up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds. 

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit our Career Center @ https://gce.org/work-for-gce/overview/ and complete our on-line applications. Our toll-free number is (866) 236-3981.

GCE is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.