Project Manager

ABM Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Project Manager to support the Electrical Power Services team in Columbus, OH. You will lead the planning, execution, and financial performance of electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, engineering, and power systems projects, acting as the primary customer contact.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with customer-facing projects, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience may count.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical testing, commissioning, field service, or power systems.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects and technical field service operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, testing services, and field operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong budgeting and financial oversight abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and engineering projects.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, staffing, and resource requirements.
• Monitor budgets, labor utilization, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings and align objectives with stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and equipment with operations leadership and field teams.
• Review project reports and deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as primary contact.
• Support billing, invoicing, and financial forecasting activities.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, documentation, and turnover.
• Promote OSHA/NFPA 70E safety compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Customer-facing projects

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

ABM Industries is seeking a Project Manager to support the Electrical Power Services team. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful completion of electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, engineering, and power systems projects. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers and is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role collaborates with operations leadership, project coordinators, field supervisors, testing personnel, commissioning personnel, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer requirements.

ABM Industries is seeking a Project Manager to support the Electrical Power Services team. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, financial performance, and successful completion of electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, engineering, and power systems projects. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers and is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role collaborates with operations leadership, project coordinators, field supervisors, testing personnel, commissioning personnel, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Manage the full lifecycle of electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and engineering services projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, staffing strategies, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and establish project objectives and expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project staffing and equipment requirements with operations leadership, project coordinators, and field supervisors.
• Review project activity reports, testing documentation, commissioning reports, and project deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Communicate project status, schedule updates, scope changes, and project deliverables to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through customer engagement, proposal support, site visits, and project reviews.
• Identify, document, and manage change orders, scope modifications, and project risks.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and project-related expenditures.
• Support project billing, invoicing, collections, and financial forecasting activities.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, documentation, and customer turnover requirements.
• Promote compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, customer safety standards, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, field service, utility operations, industrial maintenance, power systems, engineering services, or related industries.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects and technical field service operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, testing services, commissioning activities, and field operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and project financial oversight.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel as required to support customer and project needs.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong project planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong customer relationship management and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate project resources.
• Strong financial and business management capabilities.
• Ability to analyze project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required to support customer sites, project locations, outage activities, and business operations.
• Ability to work in electrical rooms, substations, industrial facilities, construction sites, outdoor environments, and mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, and navigate active job sites and industrial environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull project materials, tools, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc-flash and electrical safety equipment, when visiting project sites.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and outage schedules as required to support project execution and customer requirements.

Career Progression

The Project Manager role serves as a key leadership position within Electrical Power Services and may progress to Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Technical Manager, Director of Operations, or other leadership roles based on demonstrated performance, experience, and business needs.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. 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.

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