Overnight Assistant Operations Manager

The Assistant Operations 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.

Pay: $115,000 

The pay listed is the salary range or the salary rate for this position.   A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information: 

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES *

• Manage projects from start to completion encompassing, the five project phases, including, but not limited to:

Initiation Phase:

• 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.
• Present, review, and revise system definition, scope, pricing, and schedule for the internal team, as well as customers.
• Set up and perform kick-off meetings.

Planning Phase:

• Project definition, layout confirmation, budget development, documentation, and schedule.
• Review and approve functional specifications with Software team & Customer.
• Establish detailed project timelines/schedules (MS Project).
• Develop Mechanical and Electrical RFQs in conjunction with the Installation, Sales, and Procurement departments.
• Develop material, drawings, and documentation for contract bids on supportive components for a given project, as required.
• Select vendors through a competitive bid process with Procurement.

Execution Phase:

• Coordinate all aspects of project installation between customer’s site supervisor, installation crews, ABM’s engineering/manufacturing/logistic groups, vendors, and customer.
• Manage document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc.

Controlling / Monitoring Phase:

• Maintain budget control and change orders.
• Closely follow systems installation from day-to-day, addressing and resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction and a fully functional system. Approve release of payments/invoices, change orders, and other credits/debits to projects.
• Coordination of proper documentation, drawings, & reporting to project stakeholders.

Closing Phase:

• Schedule and perform Final Acceptance testing and training in coordination with the Installation team.
• Obtain Project Acceptance from the customer.
• Ensure financial closure of the project with the Accounting team.
• Close out projects with internal Postmortem (lessons learned) meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately enter all payroll-related data necessary to process and meet deadlines.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related issues.
• Provide customer service to employees when asked by either the employee, HR, or Manager.
• Maintain proper filing systems and complete general copying, filing, and mailing. 
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish required.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands.
• 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
• 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.