Associate Project Manager

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

Industrial Solutions empowers smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control, and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. Across multiple energy-intensive industries, the business provides customers with end-to-end product and service solutions that help ensure the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure.
The Associate Project Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment.In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and implement electrical projects at various customer work sites in the US, including the activities of staff and subcontractors
• Electrical projects will be focused in the commercial construction markets and may include, but are not limited to, retail, airports, entertainment, hospitals, education (schools, colleges, universities) and multi-story residential.Be the primary customer contact for the duration of each project. May commission, resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with staff as appropriate
• Respond to call-out type repair requests from customers.Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets and on time delivery
• Manage a network of internal and external resources (including contractors) in support of project execution.Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements
• Take part in the writing of reports that describe the results of a project.Assemble and customize contractually required documentation at the onset and end of a project
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects and Manage the project budget and timeline and ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time in order to meet customer obligations
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting or exceeding loading targets of greater than or equal to the average for your role, with a minimum of: $6-8MM (30 – 40 projects).Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels
• Negotiate change orders with the customers.Professionally represent ABB during all customer communications
• Manage a varied staff that will include employees, customers, partner companies, or subcontractors

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with minimum 2 additional year of experience in a project management, engineering or manufacturing role.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required.
• Proven Project Management skills
• Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization.
• High energy level – self-starter
• Highly Analytical / Clear Thinker
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and sense of urgency in dealing with tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, PowerPoint / Excel / Access
• Proven experience implementing simplification and standardization initiatives
• Proven experience leading cross cultural teams Proven experience to influence others and lead small teams
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.

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