EVS Project Manager Houston

Position Overview

We are seeking Environmental Services Project Managers in the Houston area. Project Managers are “casual employees” who may be called upon for various assignments to prospective, new, and existing client locations throughout the country. This position requires 100% travel and may be assigned to plan and execute start‑ups of new business; audit and/or re‑engineer existing accounts; perform other operations, program development, teaching, research, or troubleshooting assignments. The primary responsibility is to assist in the management of an assigned hospital Environmental Services Department under the direction of the Environmental Services Department Director.

Responsibilities

• Participate in staff selection process and interview candidates as needed.
• Schedule days off, holidays and vacations, 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 receives proper orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
• Provide individual guidance and motivation to staff to enable each one to perform to his/her fullest potential.
• Discipline associates when necessary, according to progressive disciplinary guidelines.
• Prepare associate disciplinary and variance reports, conduct follow‑up investigations, 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 an environment that is sanitary, attractive, and orderly.
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s culture, values, and management philosophy.
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• One to three years of supervisory experience in a service‑related field with high customer/client contact.
• Post‑offer medical, background screening (including Department of Motor Vehicles check), and drug test required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong service/quality attitude.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching up and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Possible exposure to chemicals requiring special clothing or safety equipment.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Windows‑based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Schedule

10 days on, 4 days off travel schedule; 100% travel required.

Company Overview

Xanitos, Inc. is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundry services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top‑quality service. The results are evident: improved cleaning quality, increased HCAHPS scores, reduced risk of HAIs, lower bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced costs.

Equal Opportunity Employer.