Building Automation Project Manager

Schneider Electric•Westmont, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a professional Project Management position working in the forefront of technology for one of the World’s leading Energy Management Companies. This role is responsible for providing leadership by planning, directing, and coordinating installation and integration activities related to Data Center and Building Automation Systems projects with the team, to ensure that all project goals are accomplished and meeting and exceeding the commitment to the customer. The role controls all elements of the project for the client and the installation team through effective and consistent communication. Applicants must reside local to the Chicagoland area. Regular onsite presence as required to support our team and our customers is expected.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products and willingness to work with AI app integrations.
Requires general knowledge of AutoCAD and Visio for reviewing drawings.
Requires working knowledge of low voltage electronics.
Requires knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) operation and control.
Requires thorough knowledge of HVAC system operation and control
Requires thorough knowledge of hydronic system operation and control
Must have a good understanding of serial and IP communication protocols
Excellent time management and time tracking are required. Managing multiple tasks will be a key aspect of this position.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
Must be able to work with limited supervision and direction.
Must work well in a team environment and be willing to assume any unassigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Some electrical engineering/mechanical engineering training / experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Ensures safety requirements are being adhered to, and aids in building a strong safety awareness culture.
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 customers 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 customers including training, as-built / O&M documentation, and warranty letter.
Coordinates turn over of completed project to Service Department including as-built and project close out documentation (with punch list if applicable) and letter of beneficial use (copy).
Facilitates a final lesson’s learned review with the project team to accent the positives and point out the constructive areas for improvement.
Other related duties as assigned in writing by the Operations Manager.