Data Center Project Manager

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $100, 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.

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.

Position Type:
Full Time – Exempt

Required

Working Hours:

8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Working

Location:

Westmont, IL office, with travel to Chicago area customer sites. Hybrid, minimum two days per week at office.

Schneider Electric is looking for a Data Cenetr Project Manager in the Chicagoland area!

This position reports to the Operations Manager for scheduling and project accountability.

This person must represent the company both internally and externally in a manner consistent with the values and culture of the organization.

Provides leadership — Plans, directs, and coordinates installation and integration activities related to Data Center and Building Automation Systems projects with the team, to ensure that all project goals are accomplished.

Meeting and exceeding the commitment to the customer.

Controls all elements of the project for the client and the installation team through effective and consistent communication.

• Leads “Sales to Operations Turnover” meeting with Design Engineer, Account Executive, Software Engineer and Construction Manager to gain understanding of project scope. Project Manager will determine if project as presented is acceptable and ready to proceed.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Conducts regular project team meetings to action items and project schedule.
• Develops MS Project (or equivalent) schedule, identifying project milestones and critical path to be provided to all members of the project team. This schedule is to be maintained as project progresses.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Places orders on a timely basis for materials required for project as indicated by Project Design Engineer.
• Reviews engineering submittal prior to delivery to appropriate party. Returns submittal to Project Design Engineering following approval. Provides the latest updated drawings to the installation teams.
• Visits job site regularly to coordinate installation of projects. Attends regularly scheduled project meetings as required to ensure timely completion of work and proper project coordination.
• Monitors and coordinates milestone approvals with customer and prepares necessary documentation of approvals.
• Maintains current project schedule and provides updates to project team as part of regularly scheduled project meetings.
• Coordinates, prepares, and responds to requests for change orders related to project scope.
• Prepares monthly project forecasts indicating estimated cost and expected labor requirements for completion of assigned projects. Forecasts will be reviewed monthly with Operations Manager.
• Prepares regular project AIA billing in timely manner as required by project specifications.
• Coordinates turn over of completed project to customer including training,…