Site Manager

Overview

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Reports to

Project Operations Manager

About ABB Marine & Ports – Ports Electrification

We are focused on electrifying Container Terminals globally. Ports have many electrical consumers, such as Ship‑to‑Shore Cranes, Stacking Cranes, Reefer sockets, Shore Power, electric vehicles, and buildings. Within our team, we design and build electrical and automation infrastructure to provide reliable and sustainable power to our customers, enabling them to handle containers efficiently.

Our scope includes Medium Voltage Substations, SCADA systems, Terminal Lighting, Reefer racks and their electrical systems, Electrical Vehicle charging infrastructure, and Grid Connection substations, among others. Our core products are prefabricated substations built in our facilities in Panama. These substations are fully tested and commissioned before they arrive at the construction site. They include medium‑voltage switchgear, transformers, low‑voltage switchgear, UPS, DC systems, SCADA, Fire Alarms, and climate control systems.

Our project locations span the globe – the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Projects typically take around 24 months to complete. Safety and Integrity are part of our DNA throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Site Manager, you are the heartbeat of the project. From the moment the site opens, you bring structure, direction, and clarity to everything that happens on the ground. You lead a diverse team of engineers, subcontractors, and specialists – each looking to you for guidance, planning, and a clear vision of success.

You set the tone. You establish the site strategy, translate the project plan into reality, and ensure everyone – from the customer to the construction crews – knows exactly what needs to happen and when. Whether it’s coordinating installation activities, supervising testing, or driving commissioning, you keep all moving parts aligned and on track.

Safety is your north star. You champion ABB’s HSE culture, ensuring every person on site goes home safely. You keep safety plans current, spot risks early, and stop work immediately when something isn’t right.

As the connector, you build strong, confident relationships with customers, authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Through open communication and collaboration, you secure the support needed to keep the project moving forward.

As the orchestrator behind the scenes, you handle manpower planning, logistics, documentation, and cost control. You track progress closely, anticipate risks, and ensure only the right versions of drawings are used and all updates are reflected in master documentation.

You mentor, motivate, and develop your site personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Finally, you deliver. You ensure the project is completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards – closing punch lists, finalizing documentation, managing demobilization, and securing customer acceptance that defines the handover.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in leading complex site operations and thrive in environments where coordination, safety, and execution excellence are key. You enjoy working within industrial and engineering project environments and understand what it takes to deliver high‑quality work onsite.
• You have advanced experience in resource and talent management, demonstrating your capability to lead multidisciplinary onsite teams, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure optimal workforce allocation.
• You possess strong expertise in project finance and cost control, with the ability to monitor budgets, forecast accurately, and keep onsite activities within financial expectations.
• You are adept in contract management, able to interpret contractual terms, manage scope deviations, and proactively address risks, claims, and variations.
• You are deeply engaged in site coordination, ensuring seamless daily planning, logistics management, and alignment between internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.
• You have established senior‑level skills in site management, maintaining full operational oversight, enforcing strict safety and compliance standards, and making confident decisions under pressure.
• You are experienced in managing site works, ensuring that activities meet technical specifications, deadlines, and quality standards, while resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• You are immersed in installation works management, coordinating installation tasks, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring accurate and compliant execution.
• You have substantial knowledge of commissioning works, including functional testing, verification processes, and customer handover, ensuring systems are delivered fully operational and according to expectations.
• You are at ease communicating in English (and any additional required languages), enabling clear communication with customers, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
• You hold the necessary certifications or licenses required to work onsite in the relevant region and meet all local safety or compliance requirements.

What does ABB have to offer you?

A versatile and varied full‑time job of 40 hours within an international concern. ABB invests in your development with education, training, and growth opportunities. We offer the following:

• A salary fitting your knowledge, experience, and this position.
• A thirteenth month.
• 40 days off (27 holidays and 13 ADV).
• A comprehensive pension plan.
• Participation in our share program.
• Discounts on gym memberships and bicycle purchases.

Application

Are you interested in this vacancy? Register your CV and apply online via www.abb.nl by clicking on “Working at ABB”. The application procedure consists of two rounds of interviews. For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Talent Partner, at 010 407 82 14 or soll@nl.abb.com.

About Our Business

When you join our team at ABB Marine & Ports in Ports Electrification, you become part of a global effort to drive sustainability and decarbonisation in the Ports industry. You’ll work on cutting‑edge projects, electrifying container terminals worldwide, designing and building infrastructure that delivers reliable, sustainable power. Our diverse and dynamic team fosters collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities to grow and make a tangible impact. With a vibrant culture, international exposure, and a shared commitment to safety and integrity, we’re excited to welcome you aboard!

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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