Project Manager

ABB; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Employee stock purchase plan (ESAP)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead on-site activities for large Data Center projects in North America. You will ensure cost-effective execution, safety compliance, and timely delivery, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and customers.

The role requires 10+ years in project/construction management, a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering (PMP optional), and up to 30% travel. Strong MS Office skills and UPS/STU/PDU commissioning knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; PMP certification or equivalent work experience will be considered in place of Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience working in project and/or construction management or field service (data center or large-scale construction experience strongly preferred).
• Must be able to be available to travel up to an estimated 30% of the time.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Strong understanding of UPS, STS and PDU equipment site commissioning is preferred.
• Candidate is expected to reside in one of the listed areas and regularly visit construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supports rapidly growing Data Center’s Smart Power by startup and leading all on-site activities for large/complex project site work to ensure cost-effective execution per contract specs, quality, schedule and safety requirements during start-up, construction and commissioning.
• Manages on-site presence throughout the project to ensure coordination and smooth execution of all work activities.
• Plans project on-site activities with Site Team including local resources, equipment, and milestones.
• Manages budget for on-site activities to meet margin targets.
• Coordinates agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
• Handles customer complaints or concerns quickly and professionally, in alignment with the Service.
• Quality Manager to maintain good customer relationships.

Skills

On-site project management

Budget management

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 30%

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support our rapidly growing Data Center’s Smart Power. Startup and lead all on-site activities for large/complex project site work to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, and commissioning phase. Each day, you will manage on-site presence throughout the project, ensuring coordination and smooth execution of all work activities.

The work model for the role is

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division in North America.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Ensures detailed and up-to-date site Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place with respect to each work package, compliant with the ABB H&S plan.
• Manages the ABB technicians and sub-contractors across multiple sites to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
• Plans project on-site activities with Site Team including necessary local resources, equipment, an milestones.
• Manages budget for on-site activities ensuring margin targets are met.
• Coordinates agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
• Handling customer complaints or concerns quickly and professionally, in alignment with the Service.
• Quality Manager to maintain good customer relationships.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. PMP certification and equivalent work. experience will be considered in place of Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience working in project and/or construction management or field service, (data center or large scale construction experience strongly preferred).
• Must be able to be available to travel up to an estimated 30% of the time.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Strong understanding of UPS, STS and PDU equipment site commissioning is preferred.
• Candidate is expected to reside in one of the listed areas and regularly visit construction sites.

Why ABB?

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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