Daytime Project Manager

ABM•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager coordinates project activities including layout, scheduling, cost accounting, problem-solving, construction activities, documentation, and acceptance of system implementation. The role is responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates and projected building costs, and for coordinating with site managers, system engineers, and technicians. The position manages projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing. This includes developing and reviewing project scope, pricing, schedules, budgets, specifications, requests for quotation, and supporting bid materials; coordinating project installation among customers, crews, internal teams, and vendors; tracking budgets, change orders, documentation, and invoices; and arranging acceptance testing, training, customer acceptance, financial closure, and internal postmortem meetings. The description also lists payroll and general office duties, including entering payroll data, serving as a point of contact for payroll issues, assisting employees with payroll-related questions, maintaining records and filing systems, and following company policies and procedures while protecting employee confidentiality. The role works in both an office setting and at construction sites.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
Working knowledge of general office equipment.
Ability to adapt to routinely shifting demands.
Ability to prioritize projects and deliver key objectives on time under tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment.
Comfort working in both an office setting and a construction site.
Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Bachelor's degree in BSME, BSMFG, BSIE, or BSEE from a four-year college or university.
Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project layout, scheduling, cost accounting, problem-solving, construction activities, documentation, and system implementation acceptance.
Manage projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing.
Support development of final project cost and evaluation, and coordinate with sales and engineering for product and pricing information.
Present, review, and revise system definitions, scope, pricing, and schedules with internal teams and customers.
Set up and conduct project kick-off meetings.
Confirm project definition and layout, develop budgets and schedules, and prepare project documentation.
Review and approve functional specifications with the software team and customer.
Establish detailed project timelines and schedules using MS Project.
Develop mechanical and electrical requests for quotation with installation, sales, and procurement departments.
Prepare materials, drawings, and documentation for contract bids on supporting components as required.
Select vendors through a competitive bid process with Procurement.
Coordinate project installation among the customer's site supervisor, installation crews, ABM engineering, manufacturing and logistics groups, vendors, and the customer.
Manage document flow so customers receive appropriate manuals, including maintenance, operation, and spare-parts manuals.
Maintain budget control and manage change orders.
Monitor system installation, resolve issues, and support customer satisfaction and functional system delivery.
Approve project payment and invoice releases, change orders, and other project credits and debits.
Coordinate documentation, drawings, and reporting for project stakeholders.
Schedule and conduct final acceptance testing and training with the Installation team.
Obtain project acceptance from the customer.
Ensure project financial closure with the Accounting team.
Conduct internal project postmortem meetings and capture lessons learned.
Enter payroll-related data accurately and on time.
Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related issues and provide payroll-related customer service to employees when asked by an employee, HR, or a manager.
Maintain payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
Maintain filing systems and complete copying, filing, and mailing tasks.
Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of employee records.
Complete special projects and other assigned duties.