Head of Project Management

Overview

Join us as a Project Manager II and take the lead on delivering customer projects that make a real difference. As a Project Manager II you get to be responsible for achieving the project’s objectives. You'll work closely with the Project Executive, Project Sponsor and Project Management Team to define the project objectives, create a plan, and for executing the plan to achieve those objectives. The Project Manager has a working knowledge of the technical and organizational environments in which the project deliverables are created and in which they will be used. You may also assist in the strategic planning for the department. The Project Manager must be an excellent communicator at all levels within the project environment, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and be able to adapt to a dynamic and potentially geographically distributed project environment.

What will you do?

Responsible for meeting the scope, schedule, resource, and budget commitments reflected in the Project Management Plan.

Responsible for overall project (Gross Margin) profitability

Obtains, organizes, and maintains all project contract documents

Receive, organize, and review information from the salesperson or project development team

Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedule of values

Lead the project management team in developing and managing the Project Management Plan within the constraints established and approved by the Project Sponsor.

Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric quality policy

Coordinates project in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate

Schedule and conduct all project construction meetings

Material procurement

Review and approve design, commissioning, and installation plans

Implement and enforce change control over project scope, schedule, resources, and budget.

Collaborate with functional managers and/or organizational management to obtain adequate resources with appropriate skills to staff the project team.

Manages resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements

Interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and when necessary, terminate project personnel or make related recommendation in accordance with company policies

Manage the timely resolution of issues, including the escalation of issues that are outside of the project team’s scope of responsibility.

Continually identify and proactively manage project risks & issues, ensure execution of corrective action plans up to closure.

Contribute to oversight of all financial services associated with the construction contract.

Reviews and approves material and subcontract invoices for payment

Prepares and delivers final project closure and documentation to customers and ensures final payment

Management of and responsibility for project change order log, forecasting, bonds and insurance accounts, Payable and receivable process, project re‑estimates / cost revisions

Monitor the project and report the project status to the management on a regular basis.

SCOPE: Medium / Large projects, regional or global projects, medium project team

Participate and contribute to subcontractor qualification

Participate and contribute to subcontractor bid solicitation process

Contribute to bid evaluation

Participate and contribute to subcontract negotiations

Participate and contribute Backlog reviews

Participate and contribute to management of the project estimate from midterm to project close out

Key Skills

Project Management — intermediate level; coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables across complex customer projects

Analytical Thinking — intermediate level; assessing project data to inform decisions and identify improvement opportunities

Communication — intermediate level; facilitating clear dialogue with customers, teams, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles

Customer Orientation — intermediate level; ensuring project outcomes align with customer expectations and business goals

Decision Making — intermediate level; making informed choices within established policies to keep projects on track

Operational Efficiency — intermediate level; streamlining processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards

Prioritization — intermediate level; balancing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholder needs

Risk Management — intermediate level; identifying and mitigating project risks to protect timelines and budgets

Qualifications

4-year college degree or technical degree

Eight to Ten years related work experience (not an early career role)

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of contracting and construction in Mechanical and Electrical field

An understanding of ESCO, lower and higher Ed background, and experience leading/directing multiple projects will be a plus

Working knowledge of ISO requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including thorough knowledge of MS Project

Financial acumen and understanding

Leadership skills: team building, empower and delegate authority, ability to build rapport and consensus

Thorough understanding of contract procedures and tactics

Advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards, and industry construction knowledge

Benefits

Lead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success and organizational performance

Work with diverse teams across technologies and geographies in a collaborative environment

Grow your career with opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership capabilities

Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

Ready to drive project excellence? We’d love to hear from you!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 – USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short‑term incentives. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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