PROJECT MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s ESFM division seeks a Project Manager I to lead facilities projects in Richmond, VA. The role involves planning, resource coordination, and adherence to budget and deadlines, often with third‑party vendors.

You will work with clients to define scope, prepare bids, track progress, and generate final close‑out documentation while supporting forecasting and budget activities with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3–5 years of experience in construction management is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to deadlines and budget.
• Acquires resources and coordinates team members and third party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
• Work with client to develop a complete scope of work; engage with third party vendors for price quotes and bidding.
• Maintains and presents project reports on a regular basis.
• Updates project tracker site with all documentation pertaining to project.
• Prepares all close-out documentation for final billing and archiving.
• Manages a large number of projects with medium to high complexity and budgets between $1M and $2M.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting in conjunction with head office and operating teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

Job Summary

The Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to strict deadlines and within the Facilities Operations budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager I will define the project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to strict deadlines and within the Facilities Operations budget.
  • Acquires resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
  • Work with client to develop a complete scope of work. Engage with third party vendors for price quotes and bidding.
  • Maintains and presents project reports on a regular basis.
  • Updates project tracker web site consisting of all documentation pertaining to project.
  • Prepares all close out documentation for final billing and archiving
• Operation Excellence
  • Champions business initiatives as appropriate Contract Compliance
  • Manages a large number of projects of medium to high complexity, risk, and exposure of between $1 million and $2 million in total costs to the customer.
  • Assist with applicable forecasting and budgeting in conjunction with the head office and operating teams
• People Management
  • Maintains a harassment free environment and open communication policy and escalates issues where necessary
• Administration
  • Assist with capital equipment purchases as well as disposition of equipment from asset reports
  • Equipment repair and needs in accordance to budget guidelines
  • Controls purchasing within guidelines; assist Regional Managers in planning, organizing, and directing the effective and economical performance of the contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Education, Training and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and or 3-5 years of experience in construction management is a plus

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.