Data Center COE Service Site Manager

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 position reports to:** Director, Data Center Services Center of Excellence \_\_ ## The Site Manager is the **primary on‑site leader** responsible for executing and coordinating **start‑up, testing, and commissioning** of medium‑ and low‑voltage power delivery systems within mission‑critical data centers. Working alongside the Project Manager, the Site Manager ensures safe, high‑quality, and schedule‑aligned 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.** ## **Key Responsibilities:** ### **On‑Site Execution & Commissioning Leadership** - Lead all onsite activities related to equipment start‑up, 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, walk‑downs, 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 ABB‑delivered equipment. ### ### **HSE Leadership** - Implement and uphold ABB’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards on site. - Maintain a site‑specific 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, start‑up checklists, redlines, field service reports, and punch‑list updates. - Maintain up‑to‑date drawings and documentation throughout the project. - Support quality audits, inspections, and customer acceptance processes. ### ### **Subcontractor & Vendor Oversight** - Oversee ABB‑hired subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, quality, and schedule expectations. - Resolve field issues, clarify scope questions, and coordinate multi‑trade 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, start‑up, testing, or comm…