Building Automation Project Lead I

Schneider Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to lead customer projects from concept to completion. You will manage teams, budgets, and timelines while ensuring quality delivery and building lasting customer relationships across diverse technology environments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and proactive communication to drive on-time, on-budget results and customer satisfaction across global teams.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities with confidence working independently under general guidance.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to compliance, quality, and safety.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing dynamic, fast-paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of customer projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with full compliance to quality standards
• Coordinate local and global teams across mono-technology and multi-system integration initiatives
• Manage budgets, assess risks, and identify opportunities to enhance project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Foster strong stakeholder and customer relationships through proactive communication and collaboration

Skills

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer orientation

Decision making

Digital literacy

Project management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to lead customer projects from concept to completion. You will manage teams, budgets, and timelines while ensuring quality delivery and building lasting customer relationships across diverse technology environments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and proactive communication to drive on-time, on-budget results and customer satisfaction across global teams.