Senior Data Center Project Manager

ABB•Remote, AZ

4d•$100,500 - $160,800•Remote

About The Position

ABB is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the start-up and commissioning of power delivery equipment for large-scale data centers. The role owns planning and execution of commissioning for medium- and low-voltage switchgear (AIS and GIS), busway, and related critical power systems, helping hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers go live safely, on schedule, and according to design. It is a high-visibility position at the intersection of engineering, construction, and operations, contributing to ABB’s Electrification Service Data Center Services COE in the United States. The role reports to the Service Project Management Manager and is remote within the U.S., with preference for candidates in the West Coast or Mountain Region. Travel to project sites is 10–20%. The expected annual base salary is $100,500–$160,800, and the position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan or annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 7 years managing complex technical projects, including at least 3 years focused on start-up and commissioning of power or MEP systems.
Direct experience in data centers, critical facilities, or heavy industrial power distribution environments.
Strong understanding of MV/LV electrical power systems, short-circuit and coordination concepts, protective relays, and critical power architectures such as N, N+1, and 2N.
Demonstrated experience with commissioning processes (levels 1–5), electrical acceptance testing, and integrated systems testing.
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholders on multi-million-dollar projects.
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent, and the MS Office suite.
Willingness and ability to travel to project sites 10–20% of the time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with EPMS/BMS, SCADA, and controls integration.
Experience leading commissioning for hyperscale or large colocation data centers.
Hands-on experience as an electrical field engineer, commissioning engineer, or commissioning agent before moving into project management.
Professional certification such as PMP, PE, CxA, CPQ, or equivalent.
Experience with major OEM low- and medium-voltage equipment and protective relay platforms.
Familiarity with NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, IEC, and data-center-specific standards or owner specifications.
Experience developing and scaling repeatable commissioning processes across multiple sites or regions.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end start-up and commissioning projects for data center electrical power systems, from pre-functional checks through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and handover.
Develop and own commissioning project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources.
Serve as the primary point of contact for commissioning activities with internal teams, customers, and contractors.
Coordinate and oversee commissioning of medium- and low-voltage switchgear and switchboards, transformers, busway or bus duct, protection relays, and metering.
Ensure commissioning conforms to owner’s project requirements, design basis, specifications, and relevant industry standards.
Review and approve commissioning scripts, test procedures, and method statements; ensure deficiencies are documented, tracked, and closed.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues identified during L2–L4 commissioning and IST.
Liaise with clients, EPCs, OEMs, commissioning agents, and internal engineering and service teams.
Run progress meetings and technical reviews, communicating project status, risks, and recovery plans.
Represent ABB professionally on site and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
Champion a zero-harm safety culture and ensure compliance with company and customer safety requirements.
Enforce quality standards and ensure work meets high standards of craftsmanship and reliability.
Ensure documentation, test reports, as-builts, redlines, and turnover packages are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
Develop and maintain commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones and data center go-live dates.
Track costs, change orders, and earned value; proactively manage variances and opportunities.
Provide regular reporting to leadership and customers, including KPIs, risk and issue logs, punch lists, and lessons learned.
Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary site teams, including field engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party commissioning agents.
Mentor less-experienced engineers and support staff in commissioning practices, documentation, and customer communication.
Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning procedures, templates, and tools.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plans: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of Core or Core Plus dental plans.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x base pay.
Company-paid AD&D insurance equal to 1x base pay.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage, employee-paid.
Company-paid short-term disability, up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental employee-paid benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.
Eligibility for a short-term incentive plan or annual bonus.