Factory Project Manager - Mebane, North Carolina, USA

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone ...

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

As a Factory Project Controller in ABB's Mebane, NC manufacturing facility, 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 #LI-onsite in Mebane, NC.

This role is contributing to the Distribution Solutions Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear in North America.

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.

Our team dynamics:
Join a high energy team ready to drive change and improve the overall customer and employee experience.

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 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.

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. 

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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 US- Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

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