Head of Project Management
Schneider Electric
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 disbursed project environment.
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 constraintsestablishedand 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 withappropriate skillsto 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 thetimelyresolution 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.
Medium/Largeprojects, regional or global projects, medium project team
Participate and contribute to subcontractor qualification
Participate and contribute to subcontractor bid solicitation process
Participate and contribute to management of the project estimate from midterm to project close out
Project Management - intermediate level; coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables across complex customer projects
assessing project data to inform decisions and identify improvement opportunities
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
making informed choices within established policies to keep projects on track
streamlining processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
balancing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholder needs
Risk Management - intermediate level; identifying and mitigating project risks to protect timelines and budgets
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
- 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
Lead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success and organizational performance
Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Ready to drive project excellence? 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. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. 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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