• Project Manager

    ABM IndustriesDurham, NC 27722

    Job #2688380803

  • Overview

    The Project Manager, Operations will assume ownership for contracted services at a building or campus and will lead operational and administrative activities while maintaining effective cost control measures. This position will oversee recruiting, safety, productivity, and quality of operations.

    Benefit Information:

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

    Specific Duties/Essential Job Functions: (Other duties may be assigned)

    • Establish and maintain strong client relationships with assigned account(s).

    • Identify areas of opportunity and lead the team to implement process changes in a positive and effective manner.

    • Promote a strong safety culture and safe work environment.

    • Effectively recruit, manage, and lead a team of professional employees and supervisors with focus on continuous improvement.

    • Motivate and develop the team while supporting organizational change.

    • Ensure work assignments and schedules meet department, facility, and contractual needs; plan, develop, and assign work schedules to ensure service delivery expectations are achieved.

    • Perform daily quality control inspections to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.

    • Adapt departmental plans and priorities to adapt to operational challenges.

    • Perform time studies to optimize operational tasks, schedules, and staff allocation.

    • Look for opportunities to increase revenue by providing additional or periodic services to the client.

    • Drive performance management in performance reviews, setting clear job expectations, coaching and directing staff, and using disciplinary action when necessary.

    • Special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Education:

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

    Experience:

    • 3 to 5 years of experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

    • Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulations.

    • Ability to grow strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

    • Ability to work through ambiguity and maintain composure in a variety of situations.

    • Passion for excellence backed by a track record of accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

    • Ability to effectively lead a staff of direct reports.

    • Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, consultative, and negotiation skills.

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment balancing multiple projects and embracing change.

    • Ability to resolve issues under tight timeframes and pressure.

    • Ability to prioritize assignments and projects and to multi-task within restricted time constraints.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication, team building, and planning skills.

    • Excellent time management and organizational skills, detail orientation with solid analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills

    • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop productive business relationships; and ability to influence and educate key internal clients.

    • Experience with custodial equipment and floorcare.

    • Knowledgeable in custodial practices and procedures.

    Other:

    • Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support the operation.

    • Solid business acumen and basic accounting principles.

    Experience:

    • Experience in managing custodial operations preferred.

    REQNUMBER: 85556

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.