Project Specialist, Data Center Services COE

ABB
Chicago, IL

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:

Director, Data Center Services Center of Excellence

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In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Project and Site Managers. You will also be responsible for supporting and maintaining documentation support related to issue management and resolution. Additionally, you may be asked to provide support for resource scheduling and parts tracking and disposition as well as attending customer meetings related to issue resolution and material tracking. This role is supporting our Electrification Services business for medium and low voltage products along with paralleling switchgear and spare parts in the Data Center Services Center of Excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and on-time and on-budget project delivery.


The work model for the role is: Remote

#LI- Remote


This role is contributing to the Electrification Services Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States.



You will be mainly accountable for:

Project execution

  • Conducts analysis of planned versus actual project performance under the supervision of the Project Manager, Site Manager or in conjunction with Project Planning and Controls Specialist.

  • Support in preparing materials and assisting in project reviews.

Stakeholder relations

  • Communicates appropriate information to project stakeholders (mostly internal) effectively.

Planning and scheduling

  • Defines and applies basic project planning techniques on ongoing projects and drives the updating process.

  • Coordinates with related project members for planning and control requirements effectively.

Project Administrative Tasks

  • Controls documentation accuracy and consistency based on tasks assigned by Project Manager or Site Manager and procedures agreed with the customer.

  • Interacts effectively and oversees documentation requirements and organization in collaboration with Project and Site Manager.


Qualifications for the role:

  • 5+ years of experience in the construction, data center, electrical or utilities industries, working as a project coordinator or scheduler.

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.

  • Sound knowledge of scheduling tools, project management techniques, financial controls and customer communications in the data center construction market

  • Knowledge of MS suite of products, Google suite of products (Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides), SAP, and project issue resolution software (BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, Procore, etc.).

  • Ability to communicate effectively to both external customers, vendors and other partners, as well as internal stakeholders.

  • Create Purchase Orders and enter Goods Receipts in Easy Procurement for Surge Team costs, PPE supplies, FRC clothing and other required materials.

  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger


Benefits

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.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

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 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $58,500 and $93,600 annually.

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 learn more

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
  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
  • 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.

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Posted 2026-03-20

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