Data Center COE Service Site Manager

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This position reports to:

Director, Data Center Services Center of Excellence

The Site Manager is the primary onsite leader responsible for executing and coordinating startup, 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.

Remote in the US

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all field documentation, including test reports, startup checklists, redlines, field service reports, and punchlist updates.
• Maintain up‑to‑date drawings and documentation throughout the project.
• Support quality audits, inspections, and customer acceptance processes.

• Oversee ABB‑hired subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Resolve field issues, clarify scope questions, and coordinate multitrade work interfaces.

• 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.

• 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 work spaces for ABB personnel.

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning, preferably with OEM‑manufactured LV/MV/HV equipment.
• Experience supporting data center construction or mission‑critical 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 80‑100% throughout North America, often for extended durations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead onsite…