Project Manager 1 - Building Controls

Project Manager - Building Controls

This position is responsible for new Construction and Retrofit Building Automation Porjects. Experience in Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Building operation system, Siemens Building automation system, or Johnson Controls systems is highly prefered. This is NOT a general IT or FinTech Project manager position. 

What will you do?

• Manages resources by planning, scheduling and forecasting manpower and resource requirements
• Coordinates project in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate
• Manages all document control for projects, including but not limited to RFI's, meeting minutes, punch lists, transmittal log, submittal log, change order log and issues log
• Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedules of values
• Review all estimates and change orders for accuracy and approve all team project submittals
• Accountable for financial management on all assigned projects
• Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents and negotiates subcontracts
• Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric quality policy
• Prepares and updates project schedule and cost estimates
• Prepares and delivers final project documentation to the customer and collect payment
• Responsible for all customer-facing communication

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• This position is typically held by an individual that has at least 3 years in a Project Management Role and 5+ years in the controls industry
• He or she must have related industry knowledge; strong customer service skills, strong understanding of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration
• This individual should have an advanced understanding of HVAC control systems and have the ability to analyze control system drawings and schematics as well as knowledge of contract law, codes, standards and industry construction knowledge
• He or she must exhibit strong leadership skills including team leading and the ability to empower others through delegating responsibility

What's in it for me?

• Exciting opportunity with career advancement potential and upward mobility 
• Excellent benefit package
• Opportunity to join one of our fastest growing business units

Who will you report to?

This position will report to the Operations Manager

This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Ready to drive project excellence? We'd love to hear from you!

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.

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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.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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