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This position reports to:Site Operations Manager
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The Site Manager is the primary onsite leader responsible for executing and coordinating startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and lowvoltage power delivery systems within missioncritical data centers. Working alongside the Project Manager, the Site Manager ensures safe, highquality, and schedulealigned delivery of all field execution activities.
This role is the primary onsite contact for the client, commissioning firms, contractors, and other site stakeholders, representing ABB with professionalism, technical expertise, and strong leadership.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
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This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Data Center Services COE in the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
OnSite Execution & Commissioning Leadership
Lead all onsite activities related to equipment startup, testing, installation, and commissioning in accordance with project scope, quality standards, schedule targets, and safety requirements.
Ensure work is executed in compliance with ABB procedures, customer standards, and the project's commissioning strategy.
Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager to validate resource readiness, material availability, and milestone alignment.
Customer & Stakeholder Interface
Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client and all site stakeholders.
Maintain strong, professional relationships and communicate daily progress, issues, and risks.
Support customer meetings, walkdowns, and documentation reviews as required.
Site Planning & Coordination
Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment needs, commissioning sequences, and daily/weekly coordination routines.
Collaborate closely with the general contractor, electrical contractor, safety managers, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of ABB work.
Manage site logistics, including receiving, handling, staging, and storage of ABBdelivered equipment.
HSE Leadership
Implement and uphold ABB's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards on site.
Maintain a sitespecific safety plan and ensure all ABB and subcontractor personnel are trained and compliant.
Take immediate corrective action-including stopping work-if unsafe conditions arise.
Quality, Documentation & Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all field documentation, including test reports, startup checklists, redlines, field service reports, and punchlist updates.
Maintain uptodate drawings and documentation throughout the project.
Support quality audits, inspections, and customer acceptance processes.
Subcontractor & Vendor Oversight
Oversee ABBhired subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
Resolve field issues, clarify scope questions, and coordinate multitrade work interfaces.
Cost, Schedule & Resource Management
Monitor site costs and provide updates to the Project Manager regarding projected final cost.
Track schedule progress, identify challenges early, and drive corrective actions when needed.
Manage onsite purchasing within established guidelines.
People Leadership
Ensure the site team is properly staffed, skilled, and supported.
Provide direction, coaching, and daily leadership to ABB field engineers, technicians, and support staff.
Coordinate local accommodations, site facilities, tooling, and workspaces for ABB personnel.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning, preferably with OEMmanufactured LV/MV/HV equipment.
Experience supporting data center construction or missioncritical electrical infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, electrical protection systems, and power distribution equipment.
High school diploma required; advanced electrical or mechanical training preferred.
Ability to travel 75% throughout North America, often for extended durations.
Demonstrated ability to lead onsite operations in fastpaced, scheduledriven environments.
Familiarity with engineered solutions including modern digital protection systems and IEC 61850 environments preferred
What's In It for You
Accelerate Your Career Path
This role sits at the heart of ABB's Data Center Services strategy. Success here opens doors into project management, commissioning leadership, operations management, and specialized technical roles across the organization.
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