ABB Ltd

Project Manager

ABB Ltd$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation or related field)
  • Over 10 years in the Automation industry managing complex projects
  • Experience in Power and Water or Oil and Gas sectors
  • Strong knowledge of project finance, risk management, and HSE standards
  • Team-oriented with leadership capabilities
  • Valid US work permit; no sponsorship needed
  • Position based in Cleveland, OH or Houston, TX; relocation assistance not available.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams and develop project execution plans
  • Monitor and control project timelines, resources, and financials
  • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
  • Ensure customer acceptance and contract close-out
  • Drive adherence to procedural and regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options (PPO or High Deductible)
  • Two dental plan options
  • Vision benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability coverage at company expense
  • Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k with company contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
  • 11 paid holidays and service-based vacation policy
Full Job Description
This position reports to: Project Operations Manager

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project results.

The work model for the role is hybrid, based in Cleveland, OH or Houston, TX.

This role is contributing to the AUEN in the US. Main stakeholders are customers in the Power and Water industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

  • Monitoring and controlling project progress, efficient resource utilization, and project financials.

  • Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, managing project risk, and ensuring all opportunities are identified and pursued.

  • Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.


Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in the Electrical, Automation or related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in Automation industry executing and or managing complex Automation and or Electrical projects, working as an engineer or project manager.

  • Experienced with highly technical projects and the Power and Water or Oil and Gas market.

  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of portfolio & strategy, project finance & cost, HSE management, knowledge management & task management, to name a few.

  • You are passionate and are innovative around working in a team environment and being the team leader.

  • You hold current work permit in the US and do not need any further sponsorship.

  • Position will be based in Cleveland, OH or Houston, TX (Relocation assistance is not available).

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More About Us

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and 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.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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