Construction Manager: Security

Schneider Electric is looking for a Construction Manager-Security

This role is designed for an experienced industry professional with 7+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years leading project team activities in the field or serving in a prior management capacity.

The successful candidate possesses an advanced understanding of Security Systems, as well as industry best practices related to safety, commissioning, and project execution.

The individual consistently demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to effectively guide teams toward successful project outcomes. They serve as a key leader within the organization, fostering employee development while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and safety.

This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and plays a critical role in developing talent, delivering operational results, and supporting the growth and success of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

Safety Leadership

• Complete all required site and personnel safety audits for direct reports and project sites where team members are assigned (minimum of 12 audits annually).
• Partner with Branch Safety Champions to ensure all employees complete required Schneider Electric safety training.
• Ensure all field engineers maintain current SST certification requirements.
• Enforce compliance with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including Schneider Electric-issued hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, work boots, and gloves. Escalate non-compliance to the Safety Officer and Operations Manager.
• Verify all personnel required to operate aerial lifts have completed approved lift training and maintain current certifications.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety discussions during team huddles.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to Schneider Electric and customer-specific safety requirements.

Employee Leadership & Development

• Establish annual performance objectives and collaborate with employees to develop short- and long-term growth plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by building trust, sharing best practices, and providing ongoing feedback.
• Assign mentors to employees with less than two years of industry experience.
• Complete annual and mid-year performance reviews for all direct reports.
• Develop and maintain training plans that support employee growth, certifications, and technical development.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Facilitate bi-weekly team huddles to communicate priorities, safety topics, and operational updates.
• Organize quarterly team-building events that promote engagement and collaboration.
• Participate in OneVoice action-planning efforts and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to improve team effectiveness, communication, and employee satisfaction.

Staffing and Talent Acquisition

• Participate in university recruiting, career fairs, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Partner with leadership and Human Resources to identify, interview, and hire qualified candidates.
• Monitor staffing levels and proactively address workforce needs related to growth, project demand, and employee attrition.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of future talent to support organizational growth.
• Support succession planning and career development within the department.

Execution Quality & Operational Excellence

• Ensure field engineers consistently utilize Schneider Electric commissioning and project processes, including completion of all required checkout documentation, point-to-point verification, as-built redlines, and commissioning records.
• Lead by example in promoting high-quality installation, startup, and commissioning practices.
• Ensure field engineers thoroughly document completed work and commissioning activities within EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) using approved methodologies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and operations leadership to ensure adequate staffing across all assigned projects.
• Lead weekly manpower planning meetings and finalize resource schedules.
• Support successful project turnover to the Service organization upon project completion.
• Establish expectations for detailed weekly progress reporting, issue identification, and task tracking.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative installation, commissioning, and execution practices.
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and quality across all field activities.

Customer Satisfaction & Business Relationships

• Regularly visit project sites and proactively engage customers to gather feedback regarding project execution and team performance.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular meetings, jobsite visits, and business discussions.
• Escalate and address customer concerns promptly to ensure positive project outcomes.
• Share customer feedback with leadership and project teams to reinforce successes and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by demonstrating technical expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Support branch growth by identifying opportunities for expanded services and additional customer engagement.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 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 there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. 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.

Invest and Plan Your Future. 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.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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