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Project Manager- Building Management Systems

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Project Manager- Building Management Systems

Chicago, IL

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000-125,00 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Building Management Systems/Project Manager

Schneider Electric is looking for an experienced Project Manager delivering Building Management & Data center systems.

He or she must have related industry knowledge, strong customer service skills, strong understanding of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration.

This individual should have an advanced understanding of HVAC and access or other building or electronic control systems and can analyze control system drawings and schematics as well as advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards and industry construction knowledge.

He or she must exhibit strong leadership skills including team leading and the ability to empower others through delegating responsibility. This position plans, directs and coordinates activities of project teams to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished on time, implemented at or below the estimated cost, and billed in a timely fashion throughout the duration of the project. This position may also be responsible for directing operations personnel.

The Project Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be an active participant in the development and implementation of Operations Excellence.

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Manages resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements.
  • Coordinates project in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate
  • Manages all document control for projects, including but not limited to RFI's, meeting minutes, punch lists, transmittal log, submittal log, change order log and issues log.
  • Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedules of values.
  • Review all estimates and change orders for accuracy and approve all team project submittals.
  • Accountable for financial management on all assigned projects
  • Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents and negotiates subcontracts.
  • Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric quality policy.
  • Prepares and updates project schedule and cost estimates.
  • Prepares and delivers final project documentation to the customer and collect payment.
  • Responsible for all customer-facing communication

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Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years as Project Manager in the Building Management Systems, HVAC Controls, Data Centers and or Construction Industry
  • Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
  • Project Management Development Program
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
  • Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Strong collaborative skills, internal and external
  • Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO

Requirements:
  • Customer service mindset
  • Dedication to operational improvement


Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers.

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/71968?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time