Project Manager

ABM Industries Inc

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aviation Industry, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Operations, Calendar Management, Change Order Management, Clean Technologies, Commercial Real Estate, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Services, Document Change Management, Documentation, Driver's License, E Programming Language, Electrical Components, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Substation, Electricity, Facilities Engineering, Field Trials, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Homeland Security, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Military, Military Industry, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, OSHA, On Site Support, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Commissioning, Project Control, Project Development, Project Estimates, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Real Estate, Recruiting Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Equipment, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, United States Military, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
3 days ago

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 (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.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

For more information, visit www.abm.com

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7 or more years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, engineering services, utility operations, or related power systems industries.
  • Experience supporting NETA testing projects, commissioning projects, protection and controls projects, or utility services.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and field service teams.
  • Familiarity with:

o NETA standards

o NFPA 70E

o OSHA regulations

o Utility and industrial power systems

o Electrical safety practices

  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.

About the Company

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ABM Industries Inc

ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1909
WEBSITE
http://www.abm.com/