Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate project activities, including layout, scheduling, cost accounting, problem-solving, coordinating construction activities, documentation, and acceptance of system implementation. Responsible for meeting scheduled completion dates, projected building costs, and coordinating efforts with Site managers, System Engineers, and/or Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to completion encompassing the five project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, controlling/monitoring, and closing.
• Assist and support in the development of final cost and evaluation, as well as coordinate with ABM’s sales & engineering group for product and pricing information.
• Presentation, review, and revision of system definition, scope, pricing, and schedule for the internal team, as well as customers.
• Set up and perform kick-off meetings.
• Develop detailed project timelines/schedules (MS Project) and establish budget control and change orders.
• Coordinate all aspects of project installation between customer’s site supervisor, installation crews, ABM’s engineering/manufacturing/logistic groups, vendors, and customer.
• Maintain document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.
• Schedule and perform Final Acceptance testing and training in coordination with the Installation team.
• Obtain Project Acceptance from the customer and ensure financial closure of the project with the Accounting team.
• Close out projects with internal Postmortem (lessons learned) meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands and working knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize projects and execute and deliver key objectives in a timely manner under tight deadlines.
• Being an effective team player and comfortable working in an office setting as well as a construction site.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivated, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree, BSME, BSMFG, BSIE, or BSEE from a four-year college or university. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus.

Pay

$115,000, with the specific offer varying based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Staff and Management.