Associate Project Manager

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Working in the Low Voltage switchgear systems ANSI, Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS), you will be Leading the execution of small projects, ensuring that they are executed in line with procedures, specifications, standards requirements and targets. 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.

This position reports to

Project Operations Manager

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
• Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets and on time delivery
• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements; Negotiate change orders with the customers
• Assemble and customize contractually required documentation at the onset and end of a project
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects
• 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 (20 to 30 projects)
• Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (engineering degreed preferred) and minimum 2 years of experience in a project management, engineering or manufacturing role
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required (10% to 15%)
• Proven Project Management skills
• Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a matrix team / organization, including leading cross cultural teams
• 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
• 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
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. 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 [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.