Facilities Project Manager - ABM Industries

Overview

Benefit Information:  

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Coordinates and oversees the services of custodial, grounds, and plant maintenance operations. Expertise in the Facility Operations Management critical to design, planning, construction, maintenance, alteration and service of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Inspects mechanical, custodial and landscape conditions and evaluates service effectiveness.
• Directs ABM staff in the proper execution of support services for the facility(s) assigned.
• For the mechanical, analyzes sites’ MEP systems, computer network wiring, lighting, and other factors and develops Preventive Service Methods.
• Manages operating budgets for ABM Services (P&L) and operational / capital funds as assigned by client.
• Works with client to develop long range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements and documentation for facilities capital improvement / deferred maintenance projects including assistance in cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions.
• Performs QA (SITE) and service program audits to support ABM methods development towards service excellence. In addition, performs routine safety inspections (SWOPS) and as a people leader creates, develops and retains a passion for safety.
• Formulates and coordinates program specifications, requirements for specialized service proposals and contracts, and associated documents. In addition, responsible for the up-sell of ABM’s value proposition in an effort to increase consistent revenues and margin.
• Acts as liaison to public utility, environmental, and energy agencies and works with Campus Health, Safety and Security Department to ensure and protect the wellbeing of faculty, staff and students.
• Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Ensures compliance with contract specifications associated with ABM contract and with others related to campus services under ABM oversight.
• Collaborates to coordinate building space allocation, layout, and communication services.
• Oversees and directs maintenance, grounds and custodial personnel and workers engaged in campus / site services, equipment installation, facilities equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.                                             
• Manages up to an estimated total of 100+ employees engaged in: 
  • Plant Maintenance Operations                       
  • Custodial Services 
  • Landscape & Grounds Care  

Qualifications:     

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older     
• Valid and unexpired Driver's License                 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Facilities Management or Architecture from four-year college or university 
• Five years progressive experience in facilities management roles within a large institutional or campus-like environment.                                          
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.                      

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA Universal Certification or Formal Master Trade Designation a plus
• Formal CEFM Credentials or Formal Trade Licensing a plus
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software such as JD Edwards, QuickBooks Pro etc.; Outlook or similar email systems; MS Access database software
• Experience with building automation such as Delta Controls, Automated Logic or other Native BACnet control suites. 
• Use of internet access via IE - Explorer or Firefox
• Inventory Direct or similar inventory software
• Work order / CMMS platforms such as YARDI; School Dude; Maximo, FAMIS etc.; Kronos Payroll systems; experience with MS Project or Milestones project management software
• Strong capability in Excel including pivot tables and or BIM software and MS Word – full office suite.