Sr. Project Manager

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the execution of customer projects. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to manage project finances while ensuring contract compliance and owner satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand project contracts, schedules, budgets, and scope
• Lead regular OAC and construction meetings, coordinating agendas with the Superintendent
• Prepare and submit schedules of values, and manage scope and cost approvals for subcontractor agreements and purchase orders
• Identify and address scope gaps or duplications in subcontracts and POs
• Track project changes, prepare and submit potential change orders, and maintain related documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor/vendor invoices and back charges for processing
• Collaborate with the Project Site Engineer to upload project information to ProCore, and with the Project Scheduler to update and track project schedules
• Provide weekly reports to owners and stakeholders
• Oversee field supervision, procurement, schedule management, subcontractor coordination, quality, payments, and jobsite safety
• Maintain relationships with owners, design professionals, officials, and local authorities
• Oversee RFI and submittal processes, and maintain daily project logs
• Complete timesheets and expense reports as required
• Submit weekly project reports, highlighting critical information and risks
• Prepare monthly forecast updates and work towards achieving targets
• Update project schedules weekly, noting delays and improvement plans
• Prepare and submit invoice requests as needed
• Set up Procore with all stakeholders, and hold a customer kickoff meeting within one week of project transition
• Establish and publish initial schedules, create and share site-specific safety plans, and ensure all personnel complete safety training
• Upload drawings, maintain daily logs, and document all meetings and risks in Procore
• Maintain and review the Project Risk Register and Proposed Change Order Log, escalating unmitigated risks
• Request Certificates of Substantial Completion upon project turnover

Requirements:

• BA/ BS degree in Business or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in project management/ project execution
• Understands finance, tender management, contract proposals, order entry, and purchasing
• Understands Project site/ Contractor management
• Has a basic technical understanding of electrical contracts/components
• Prioritization — advanced level; managing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Project Management — intermediate level; leading end-to-end delivery of mono-technology and multi-system integration projects
• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; fostering relationships and ensuring exceptional customer experiences
• Risk Management — intermediate level; conducting assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Operational Efficiency — intermediate level; driving cost reduction while maintaining or improving delivery quality
• Communication — intermediate level; coordinating effectively with local and global teams and stakeholders
• Critical Thinking — intermediate level; making sound decisions in ambiguous situations with minimal supervision
• Budgeting — intermediate level; overseeing project financials and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• PMP Certification