Project Manager

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.

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.

Bachelors 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 drivers 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.