Senior Specialist, Site Project Management

Schneider Electric; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid holidays

Wellness Wallet

Telemedicine program

Retirement plan with employer pension…

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced project management professional to lead the on-site execution of complex data center and building automation projects in the Edmonton area. You will coordinate field supervisors, subcontractors, clients, engineering and commissioning teams to keep work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

As a senior contributor, you’ll drive site coordination, resolve issues, monitor progress, and support turnover and final handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of construction management experience across Building automation, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large subcontractor workforces and multiple field supervision teams.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, BMS/BAS, controls, commissioning, and integration.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, or integrated systems testing.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day construction and installation activities across assigned project sites.
• Provide direction to field supervisors and subcontractors, driving alignment and accountability.
• Monitor site progress against project schedules and milestones, identifying risks and recovery plans.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, and site activities to support productivity and project performance.
• Serve as key on-site contact for clients, consultants, and engineering teams.
• Lead site coordination meetings and resolve construction, technical, and BIM issues.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work meets specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure subcontractors follow health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support commissioning, deficiency and punch-list closure, turnover, and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

BMS/BAS

Controls

Commissioning

Systems integration

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced project management professional to lead the on-site execution of complex data center, mission-critical, and integrated building systems projects.

As a senior individual contributor, you’ll provide leadership and direction across construction activities. You’ll coordinate field supervisors, subcontractors, clients, engineering teams, commissioning teams, and other project partners to keep work moving safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.

You’ll be the key point of coordination on site, bringing teams together, resolving issues, monitoring progress, and helping drive projects through construction, commissioning, and final handover.

What will you do:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day construction and installation activities across assigned project sites.
• Provide direction to field supervisors and subcontractors, driving alignment, accountability, and effective execution.
• Monitor site progress against project schedules and milestones, proactively identifying risks and driving recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, and site activities to support productivity and project performance.
• Serve as a key point of contact on site for clients, consultants, contractors, engineering, and commissioning teams.
• Lead site coordination meetings and drive resolution of construction, technical, and Building Information Modeling issues that could impact delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and help ensure work meets project specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure subcontractors follow applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support commissioning, deficiency and punch-list closure, project turnover, and final handover.

What qualifications will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of construction management experience in Building automation, industrial, electrical, energy, infrastructure, or Energy automation projects.
• Proven experience managing large subcontractor workforces and multiple field supervision teams.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, BMS/BAS, controls, commissioning, and systems integration.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, or integrated systems testing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities.

Additional information

• This role requires a full-time on-site presence at the project site, located in the Edmonton area.

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.

The expected pay range is CAD 114,750 - CAD 162,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

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.
• Insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses).
• Telemedicine program.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• Up to 19 days paid time off in first year.
• Paid family leaves.
• Parental and care leave.
• Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence).
• Employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.
• Base salary.
• Incentive plans.
• Employee share ownership plan.
• Retirement plan with employer pension match.
• Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
• We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
• We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

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