Project Specialist

ABB
Richmond, VA
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

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate certain aspects of a project. Each day, you will support Project Managers in management and execution of project activities. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in Richmond, VA.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Conducting analysis of plan versus actual project performance.
  • Monitoring, controlling, and releasing requests for invoicing.
  • Controlling documentation accuracy and consistency based on tasks assigned and procedures agreed upon with the customer.
  • Reviewing project plans and ensuring that site safety and integrity topics are identified and addressed prior to the commencement of the project.

Qualifications for the role
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management.
  • 0-2 years of experience in project coordination or project management (internship experience acceptable).
  • Basic understanding of project management principles and the project lifecycle.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • P roficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Team.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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 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 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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Posted 2026-01-21

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