Associate Field Project Manager

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

In this role, you will you manage multiple projects simultaneously according to procedures, specifications, standard requirements and targets while ensuring safe, efficient, and effective project execution to align with company goals. *This is a remote position; however, you must reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.*

This position reports to

Service Manager

Your responsibilities

• Manage service projects including Time & Material (T&M) and fixed price jobs.
• Work with the proposal team to review orders from a technical and commercial standpoint during order entry.
• Ensure customer requirements are in line with ABB contractual obligations.
• HSE compliance (SDSP,PICW), ordering materials, managing deliveries, finding vendors for specials needs, document receipt of material in SAP, tracking material from vendors, and documentation of customer and test reports.
• Develop project schedule including labor, delivery of drawings, execution in the shop, on-time shipment, and invoicing coordination and execution.
• Tracking and ownership of all profits and costs for the project. Work closely with finance and service directors to update forecasting tool.
• Own the customer relationship and be the primary contact for all project-related matters including technical inquiries and concerns from the customer.
• Coordinate and resolve technical questions/issues that arise in the field.
• Support and own all aspects of the project to enhance shipped margin opportunities while also taking actions to minimize risks.
• Ensure projects are closed out timely with all costs accounted for.
• Provide status/progress updates to all stakeholders with appropriate level of detail.
• Responsible for quotation and booking of change orders. Initiate price change requests, apply mark-ups, prepare quotations, and implement schedule changes, as appropriate.
• Resolve disputes involving invoicing, back charges, escalation, delays, warranty, and cost of quality charges.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a coordinated and professional way to create a team environment that achieves project success.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Business Field preferred) and a minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• Project management experience required (PMP certification preferred).
• Strong communicator and team-oriented mind set.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong reputation for customer focus.
• Familiar and have practical experience with ERP (SAP preferred), MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other office software.
• Must be able to read Engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
• Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping and assure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

Electrifying the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world’s demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action 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 qualified individuals with a disability 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $72,200 and $134,000 annually.