Service Project Manager

Company: ABB
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

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, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Project Manager 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 LI-remote. 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 sub-contractors on site hired by ABB to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards. Plans project on-site activities with Site Team Lead including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. 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. 8 years of experience working in field service and/or project management. Ability to travel domestically up to an estimated 25% 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 Texas and regularly attend construction sites. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us: ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 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: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 . 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 or by sending an email to . 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] Go to myBenefitsABB.comand click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. 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 $79,800 and $148,200 annually. myBenefitsABB.com We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.PandoLogic. Category:Executive, Keywords:Project Manager, Location:Virginia Beach, VA-23454

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