ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com

The Order Correspondent, Project Specialist will demonstrate leadership and proficiency in executing business goals, programs, and processes in project operations. In this role you will utilize your training, experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Your responsibilities

• In this role, you will:
• Plan and implement electrical projects at various customer work sites in the US, including the activities of staff and subcontractors.
• Electrical projects will be focused in the commercial construction markets and may include, but are not limited to, retail, airports, entertainment, hospitals, education (schools, colleges, universities) and multi-story residential.
• Be the primary customer contact for the duration of each project. May commission resolve specification issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with staff as appropriate.
• Respond to call-out type repair requests from customers.
• Translate customer needs / requirements into detailed project plans while driving internal execution to meet project targets and on time delivery.
• Manage a network of internal and external resources (including contractors) in support of project execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements.
• Take part in the writing of reports that describe the results of a project.
• Assemble and customize contractually required documentation at the onset and end of a project
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects.
• Manage the project budget and timeline and ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget and on time to meet customer obligations.
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting or exceeding loading targets of greater than or equal to the average for your role, with a minimum of: $3MM - $5MM (80-90 projects).
• Ensure that delivered products and services achieve highest quality and performance levels
• Negotiate change orders with the customers
• Professionally represent ABB during all customer communications.
• Manage a varied staff that will include employees, customers, partner companies, or subcontractors.

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering or project management position OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering or project management position
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the US.