Senior Substation EPC Project Manager

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1 Senior Substation EPC Project Manager Are you ready to be an industry leader? Increasing electrical power demands, changing environmental requirements, aging utility infrastructure, expanding use of renewable energy sources, integration of new smart grid technologies you ll do critical, business changing work that will impact the lives of millions. Tasks ABB Inc. is hiring a Senior Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Project Manager with a proven track record of successful execution of Power Systems / Power Delivery projects safely, on time and within budget. This role will be responsible for project management and control in conformance with the contract, the project specification, Health, Safety and Environmental, Quality criteria and in compliance with established budgets and project schedules on Substation EPC projects in range of $25 Million to $200 million per project. You ll work as part of our Power Grids team, which serves utility, industrial, and commercial customers with products and services to help distribute electricity efficiently and reliably, maintain power quality, and control and manage electrical networks. Typical duties include but are not limited to the following: Project Planning and Scheduling Develops and manages overall Project Execution plan in order to meet the Project objectives and Customer s expectations. Defines project scope of work, goals and deliverables. Develops and maintains the overall CPM project schedule, including all necessary schedule updates (e.g. status, task relationships, cost loading, resources, etc.). Optimizes overall resource planning and utilization considering resources within the local ABB organization and through subcontracted companies. Works with ABB and Client Environmental, Health and Safety personnel to develop and enforce Project Specific Safety plan. 1 Senior Substation EPC Project Manager

2 Considers close out activities and influences for an early close out. Manages all ABB commitments to Customer ensuring that all expectations are met, in accordance with contract. Seeks to improve Customer satisfaction and feedback through consistent Customer interaction. Provides Project Management support (e.g. statement of work, division of work, soft cost estimates, baseline schedules) to marketing on complex project proposals Project Financial and Cost Management Manages and controls project budget to ensure a positive cash flow throughout the duration of project. Manages project budget to ensure that the project financials are accurate as it pertains to revenue, cost and income forecasts. Utilizes EVMS to evaluate overall health of project and identifies operational changes needed for to meet project performance targets Legal and Contract Management for Projects Assists Legal with the negotiation of project specific terms and conditions Understands T&C application to project contracts, including awareness of risks of negative impact on margin, performance and risk factors. Utilizes contract terms and conditions to maximize cash-flow, margin and to limit liabilities, e.g. through insurance. Project Reporting Monitors and reports status/ progress to customer and other stake holders with appropriate detail relating to potential project issues and risks. Prepares monthly internal and external progress reports detailing current status of the project as it relates to engineering, procurement and construction. Prepares all necessary monthly reports required by Customer in order to meet their expectations. Prepares monthly internal financial reports depicting current project status and forecasted project costs and income. Project Risk and Opportunity Management Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with the project including all necessary notifications to management. Identifies and develops opportunities on project; monitors for best ABB return Actively seeks to increase ABB s sales volume with customers across all lines of business Procurement Management for Projects 2 Senior Substation EPC Project Manager

3 Works closely with Supply Chain Management in development of Project Procurement and Subcontracting plans. Responsible for Diverse Supplier participation including setting goals, monitoring status, and implementing actions to ensure goals are met. Prepares bid packages, with assistance from engineering, and provides to Supply Chain to obtain qualified quotations from suppliers and contractors. This shall include develop of scope of work and division of work for each package. Assists Supply Chain with pre-bid meetings, Request for Proposals (RFPs), bid evaluation and award of purchase orders. Proactively pursues justifiable change orders and manages in accordance with Supply Chain processes. Requirements Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Minimum of twelve years (12) years of professional experience in power and/or civil construction with a minimum of five (5) years in an EPC project management role -or- Master's degree -and- Minimum of ten years (10) years of professional experience in power and/or civil construction with a minimum of three (3) years in an EPC project management role Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering turnkey substation projects is an advantage and certification as Project Management Professional is a plus Strong interpersonal skills are required to achieve cooperation, negotiate and reach agreement with customers and suppliers. Requires strong technical and business skills to evaluate and solve complex technical and financial problems and to cost effectively meet tight schedules that may involve multiple projects, while ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to Company objectives. Business mindset Experience in interpretation of contract terms & conditions and the application of those to business dealings during project execution Good understanding of contract law and project planning / program analysis Team player with strong communication and negotiation skills High degree of intercultural sensitivity and integrity 3 Senior Substation EPC Project Manager

4 Excellent English writing and verbal skills Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States. Additional information Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: _EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf ABB Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at or by sending an to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Location Business unit Raleigh,North Carolina,USA Business Unit Grid Integration Publication Start Date Job Function Publication ID Project Management US _E1 ABB ( is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people. 4 Senior Substation EPC Project Manager

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