• Senior Project Manager

    ABM Industries (Los Angeles, CA)


    Overview

     

    The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for all site expansion and rapid deployment initiatives, translating Waymo's operational needs into executable project plans for ABM's service lines (e.g., facilities management, janitorial, technical services, energy solutions).

    Key Responsibilities

    1. **Project Planning & Execution (Rapid Deployment Focus)**

    + **Lead End-to-End Project Lifecycle** : Take ownership of multiple, concurrent, rapid-deploy projects from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closing.

    + **Establish Aggressive Timelines** : Develop and manage critical path schedules, often with compressed timelines (e.g., 30-90 day turnaround), to meet Waymo's urgent site activation needs.

    + **Scope Management** : Clearly define project scope, deliverables, and resource requirements. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifying potential risks and devising contingency plans.

    + **Resource Mobilization** : Quickly coordinate and mobilize internal ABM resources (Operations, HR, Procurement, Technical Services) and external vendors to ensure readiness for new site launches.

    2. **Stakeholder Management & Communication**

    + **Client Relationship** : Serve as the primary project liaison between ABM leadership, local ABM Site Managers, and Waymo’s expansion/real estate teams.

    + **High-Cadence Reporting** : Prepare and present regular, detailed project status reports (including schedule, budget, risks, and milestone achievements) to executive stakeholders on both the ABM and Waymo sides.

    + **Risk Mitigation** : Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex project issues and roadblocks, escalating only when necessary and providing clear, data-driven solution recommendations.

    3. **Financial & Quality Control**

    + **Budget Oversight** : Develop accurate project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure projects are delivered within the approved financial parameters.

    + **Service Integration** : Ensure that all deployed ABM services (e.g., HVAC maintenance, cleaning protocols, security integration) meet the established ABM quality standards and Waymo's site-specific requirements.

    + **Contract Management** : Manage vendor and subcontractor selection, performance, and adherence to contractual terms and safety standards.

    Basic Qualification

    + Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is highly preferred

    + At least 7 years of progressive project management experience, with a significant focus on facilities management, site infrastructure deployment, or corporate real estate projects

    + Proven track record of successfully managing high-volume, rapid-turnaround site deployment or startup projects in a dynamic, high-tech, or industrial environment.

    + Prior experience managing projects for large, globally recognized technology or autonomous vehicle companies (Waymo or similar client experience is a strong asset).

    • Skills:

    • Expert proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Primavera).

    • Exceptional leadership, negotiation, organizational, and presentation skills.

    • Deep understanding of facilities operations (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, janitorial systems).

    • Ability to travel up to 50% to expansion sites across the designated region.

    **Pay: $70,000-120,000** ​

     

    The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful ​

     

    applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.​

     

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    You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.​

     

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    **Benefit Information:** ​

     

    ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\_2025\_Employee\_Benefits\_Staff\_&\_Management\_No%20Date%209.5.24.pdf)

    REQNUMBER: 141054

    ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.