Project Manager

  • ABB Group
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Full Time

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead all on-site activities of medium to large projects. Each day, you will ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the site team, defining main guidelines, and allocating tasks.

The work model for the role is: remote #LI-remote

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

You will be mainly accountable for:

Overseeing all phases of project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
Managing project financials, including budget tracking, cost control, and forecasting to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and ensuring adherence to timelines.
Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts to ensure high-performance outcomes.
Implementing risk management strategies to mitigate issues impacting project quality, cost, or timeline.
Driving the successful execution of complex, large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction.
Tracking project progress, generating regular reports, and communicating key updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications for this role:

University degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
PMP certification is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the engineering industry, with at least 8 years in project management roles.
20% travel expected.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Divisions technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Divisions portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the worlds largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Divisions ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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Job ID: 484627898
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025

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