Transition Project Manager (Short Term)

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Transition Project Manager to join the Facilities Operations & Transition Management team in Philadelphia, PA.

You will serve as the primary liaison across construction, operations, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless handover from construction to operations. The role requires 5+ years in PM/Facilities/Construction, with strong MEP knowledge and experience managing schedules, risks, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or Building Operations.
• Experience supporting construction-to-operations transitions, facility handovers, commissioning, or operational readiness initiatives.
• Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems and the ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Experience managing schedules, change orders, risks, and project documentation using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between construction teams, contractors, facility operations, and key stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate facility turnover activities, including transfer of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, maintenance documentation, and commissioning deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, track construction milestones, oversee change orders, and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate operational readiness and training programs for facility teams on newly installed building systems and equipment.
• Develop SOPs, MOPs, warranty tracking programs, maintenance readiness plans, and provide weekly/monthly project reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Facilities Management

Construction Management

MEP Knowledge

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a global leader in building technologies, facilities management, and smart building solutions, is seeking a Transition Project Manager to join their team. As a Transition Project Manager, you will be part of the Facilities Operations & Transition Management team supporting construction, operations, and stakeholder teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent stakeholder communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Transition Project Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
Pay Range:$58/hr

What's the Job?

• Serve as the primary liaison between construction teams, contractors, facility operations, and key stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate facility turnover activities, including transfer of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, maintenance documentation, and commissioning deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, track construction milestones, oversee change orders, and identify and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate operational readiness and training programs for facility teams on newly installed building systems and equipment.
• Develop SOPs, MOPs, warranty tracking programs, maintenance readiness plans, and provide weekly/monthly project reporting.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or Building Operations.
• Experience supporting construction-to-operations transitions, facility handovers, commissioning, or operational readiness initiatives.
• Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems and the ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Experience managing schedules, change orders, risks, and project documentation using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive hourly pay with potential for part-time (20-25 hours/week) or full-time (up to 40 hours/week) engagement.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile facility renovation involving a world-class transportation hub and Class A office environment.
• Potential pathway into an Operations Manager position after successful completion of the assignment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance.
• Weekly pay, holiday pay, continuing education opportunities, and employee recognition programs.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.