PMO Lead – Capital Projects & Operational Readiness

About the job

The PMO Lead – Capital Projects & Operational Readiness will partner directly with the Account Director to design, implement, and institutionalize end-to-end delivery frameworks across the account's built environment. This strategic individual will establish the playbook, standards, and reporting systems that construction/development teams will follow..

Critically, this role owns the bridge between capital project delivery and long-term asset care—developing formalized Stage-Gate Handover and Operational Readiness frameworks to ensure every completed construction scope transitions cleanly into ongoing Facilities Management (FM) and operations.

Pay: $90,300 – $167,700 Annualy

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.

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

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

1. Capital Project Governance & Stage-Gate Development

• Architect and implement a standardized Project Delivery Lifecycle (feasibility, pre-construction, execution, closeout) tailored for construction and facilities maintenance scopes.

• Define strict Stage-Gate criteria, requiring PMs to clear formal reviews (permitting, cost baselining, schedule check in, risk reserves) before unlocking subsequent project phases.

• Develop standardized PM toolkits: Project Charters, Risk/Issue/Opportunity Registers (RAID), Change Order management protocols, and Milestone Schedules.

2. Construction-to-FM Transition & Handover Protocol

• Design, enforce, and iterate a formal Operational Readiness and Transition-to-Operations (TTO) process.

• Establish mandatory closeout packages: O&M manuals, warranty trackers, as-built drawings, asset tagging/data intake sheets (COBie/BIM), and life-safety certifications.

• Partner with Facilities Managers and Maintenance Leads early in the design and construction phases to establish maintainability standards and acceptance sign-offs before substantial completion.

• Create training and operational run-up procedures to ensure smooth post-occupancy stabilization.

3. Strategic Partnering with Account Director

• Serve as the strategic process advisor to the Account Director, surfacing portfolio health, risk exposures, contractor performance, and compliance metrics.

• Establish real-time reporting cadences and executive dashboards tracking capital expenditure (CapEx) variance, schedule milestone trends, and hand-off velocity.

• Identify recurring bottlenecks across development scopes and facilitate continuous process improvement initiatives.

4. Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Training

• Conduct routine process compliance audits on active construction scopes to ensure PM adherence to governance rules and contractual handover requirements.

• Onboard new third-party, client-side, and contractor PMs onto the account’s operational procedures, tools, and expectations.

• Standardize vendor closeout requirements to prevent lingering punch-lists and unliquidated project funds.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7–10+ years combining capital project execution/construction management and PMO or process design.

• Domain Knowledge: Proven background spanning the full project lifecycle—from design and general contractor execution through to commissioning and Facilities Management / Operations handover.

• Systems & Tools: Familiarity with Construction Management and Project Portfolio Management tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project, e-Builder) and CMMS/CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo, Archibus, Corrigo).

• Certifications (Preferred): PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or credentials in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA CFM/FMP).

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. 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.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country.  Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

For more information, visit www.abm.com

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 171746
• Posting Date: 2026-11-05
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Category: Engineering
• Work Days: Full Time Days
• Workplace: On-site