Data Center COE Service Site Manager

ABB Ltd
North Brunswick Township, NJ, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$100,500.0 - $160,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Test Scripts

Job description

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

LI- Remote

This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Data Center Services COE in the United States., 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits & conditions

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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.

Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

About the company

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world., 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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