Daytime Project Manager

ABM Industries; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate project activities from initiation through closing. You will manage layout, scheduling, cost accounting, documentation, and acceptance of system implementations, coordinating with site managers, system engineers, and technicians.

Responsibilities include maintaining budgets, issuing change orders, preparing RFQs, and ensuring on-time delivery across all phases.

Qualifications

• English and Spanish communication required.
• Strong Excel and MS Office knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Team player with office and construction-site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through closing.
• Coordinate install between customer site supervisor and ABM teams.
• Maintain budgets, approve change orders, and document progress.
• Develop schedules and RFQs in collaboration with procurement and installation teams.
• Ensure timely delivery and proper project documentation.

Skills

English

Spanish

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager will coordinate project activities, including layout, scheduling, cost accounting, problem-solving, coordinating construction activities, documentation, and acceptance of system implementation. Responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates, projected building costs, and coordinating efforts with Site managers, System Engineers, and/or Technicians.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Staff and Management

Responsibilities

Manage projects from start to completion encompassing, the five project phases, including, but not limited to:

Initiation Phase:

• Assist and support in the development of final cost and evaluation, as well as coordinate with ABM’s sales & engineering group for product and pricing information.
• Present, review, and revise system definition, scope, pricing, and schedule for the internal team, as well as customers.
• Set up and perform kick-off meetings.

Planning Phase:

• Project definition, layout confirmation, budget development, documentation, and schedule.
• Review and approve functional specifications with Software team & Customer.
• Establish detailed project timelines/schedules (MS Project).
• Develop Mechanical and Electrical RFQs in conjunction with the Installation, Sales, and Procurement departments.
• Develop material, drawings, and documentation for contract bids on supportive components for a given project, as required.
• Select vendors through a competitive bid process with Procurement.

Execution Phase:

• Coordinate all aspects of project installation between customer’s site supervisor, installation crews, ABM’s engineering/manufacturing/logistic groups, vendors, and customer.
• Manage document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.

Controlling / Monitoring Phase:

• Maintain budget control and change orders.
• Closely follow systems installation from day-to-day, addressing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and a fully functional system. Approve release of payments/invoices, change orders, and other credits/debits to projects.
• Coordination of proper documentation, drawings, & reporting to project stakeholders.

Closing Phase:

• Schedule and perform Final Acceptance testing and training in coordination with the Installation team.
• Obtain Project Acceptance from the customer.
• Ensure financial closure of the project with the Accounting team.
• Close out projects with internal Postmortem (lessons learned) meetings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately enter all payroll-related data necessary to process and meet deadlines.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related issues.
• Provide customer service to employees when asked by either the employee, HR, or Manager.
• Maintain proper filing systems and complete general copying, filing, and mailing.
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands.
• Working knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize projects and execute and deliver key objectives in a timely manner under tight deadlines.
• Being an effective team player
• Comfortable working in an office setting as well as a construction site.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivated, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree, BSME, BSMFG, BSIE, or BSEE from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus.

REQNUMBER: 172690

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.