Factory Project Manager
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Listed
- 3 days ago
You will be mainly accountable for
- Engaging with the proposal team to review orders from a technical and commercial standpoint during order entry. Ensure customer requirements are in line with ABB contractual obligations. Responsible for quotation and booking of change orders. Initiate price change requests, apply mark-ups, prepare quotations and implement schedule changes, as appropriate.
- Acting as the primary contact for all order-related matters to the various stakeholders outside of the factory. Manage the entire order-cycle including scheduling, delivery of drawings, execution in the shop, on-time shipment, invoicing coordination, and closing. Provide status/progress updates to all stakeholders with appropriate level of detail. Collaborate cross-functionally in a coordinated and professional way to create a team environment that achieves project success.
- Monitoring and controlling project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow. Support all aspects of orders to enhance shipped margin opportunities. Under general direction, resolve disputes involving invoicing, back charges, escalation, delays, and warranty charges.
- Identifies, qualifies, quantifies and manages risk, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (required).
- 5+ or more years of experience in Electrification, Manufacturing or Project Management
- Knowledge of Project Management disciplines and process.
- Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and knowledge in power systems and protection-related matters.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
- Must be familiar and have practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP and other applicable software.
- Complex problem-solving and strong conflict resolution skills required.
- Successful candidates will be self-motivated and possess a high level of creativity.
- Ability to travel approximately 5%.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States.
What's in it for you
- We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes.
- You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals.
- Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward
Abb Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
- [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
- Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to
- Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
- Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
- Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
- Ready to make an impact?
About Abb
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: Manufacturing Unit Manager
As a Factory Project Controller supporting ABB's manufacturing of 38kV Switchgear in Houston, TX, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size projects (ranging from $500K - 5M), work with a dynamic and fast-paced team, and be able to act as the "CEO" of your concurrent Projects.
Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by leading the project team members to achieve project requirements, deliver contracted deliverables, and meet the committed project result.
The work model for the role is Hybrid out of a facility in Pasadena, TX (5391 Bay Oaks Dr, Pasadena, TX 77505). #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Distribution Solutions Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear in North America, specifically 38kV Switchgear offerings.
Our team dynamics
Join a high energy team ready to drive change and improve the overall customer and employee experience.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the 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 Individuals with Disabilities 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 email to. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
From Abb's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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