BAS/BMS Project Manager II

Schneider Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Project Manager II to lead a portfolio of SMB, National VIP, and Data Center projects, aligning with customer requirements and strategy. You will partner with Commercial, Program, Site Technical, and Engineering leaders to define objectives and deliver outcomes in both traditional and fast-paced service delivery models.

You will manage multi-site engagements, drive change control, plan resources, and ensure financial reconciliation and closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet scope, schedule, and budget in the Project Management Plan for SMB, National VIP, and Data Center projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to meet customer, financial, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Lead the Project Team in developing and managing the Project Management Plan within constraints.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Job description

What will you do?

The Project Manager II is responsible for achieving the project's objectives across a diverse portfolio of SMB, National VIP, and Data Center projects, including both structured deployments and service-based engagements.

They work closely with the Commercial Manager, Program Manager, Site Technical Manager, and Engineering Lead to define project objectives, create execution plans, and deliver successful outcomes aligned to customer requirements.

The Project Manager II has a working knowledge of the technical and organizational environments in which deliverables are created and operate effectively across both traditional project execution and higher-volume, fast-paced service delivery models. They may also assist in strategic planning for the department.

The Project Manager II must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and be adaptable in a dynamic, geographically dispersed, and customer-focused environment managing multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the scope, schedule, and budget commitments reflected in the Project Management Plan across a mix of SMB, National VIP, and Data Center projects
• Serve as the primary project execution leader, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve customer, financial, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Lead the Project Team in developing and managing the Project Management Plan within established constraints while adapting delivery approach based on project size, complexity, and customer needs
• Implement and enforce change control over project scope, schedule, resources, and budget
• Collaborate with resource managers and organizational leadership to secure appropriate resources across field, engineering, service, and construction teams
• Manage resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements, including efficient coordination across multiple smaller and concurrent engagements
• Manage subcontractors to deliver high-quality installations and services on schedule
• Drive execution across both traditional project workflows and service-oriented work, ensuring consistent delivery and customer satisfaction
• Manage the timely resolution of issues, including escalation of issues that are outside of the project team’s scope of responsibility
• Continually identify and proactively manage project risks and opportunities; ensure corrective actions are executed through closure
• Coordinate and direct project and service closeout to the customer, including verification of deliverables, documentation, and readiness for ongoing support
• Prepare and deliver final project closure documentation and ensure timely financial reconciliation and final payment
• Maintain ownership of project documentation, including change orders and issue logs
• Monitor the project portfolio and report status to leadership on a regular basis
• Review and approve all team project submittals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with SMB and National VIP customers, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects across SMB, National VIP, and Data Center customers
• Exposure to a variety of delivery models, from large-scale deployments to fast-paced service engagements
• Professional growth through diverse technical and operational challenges
• Autonomous environment that values your expertise and decision-making
• Collaborative culture that promotes knowledge sharing and innovation
• Opportunity to expand your expertise through diverse projects, customers, and delivery models

What skills and capabilities will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, business, or related field experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience managing BMS, HVAC, Industrial Controls / Automation, Data Center, or similar projects
• Minimum of four years’ work experience in managing BMS, HVAC, Industrial Controls / Automation, Data Center, or similar discipline projects
• Experience delivering projects to external customers through commercial agreements, including multi-site or program-based work
• Proven ability to manage both structured projects and higher-volume, service-based or work order-driven engagements
• Microsoft Project (or similar); experience with Smartsheets a plus
• Previous work experience in field services, controls engineering, or customer-facing project delivery environments
• Previous experience supporting SMB customers or managing projects across geographically distributed or multi-site environments preferred
• Knowledge of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure BAS solution desired
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to travel 30%

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.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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