Consulting Engineering Customer Project Manager

Schneider Electric; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Consulting Engineering Customer Project Manager to lead planning through execution of customer projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to the highest standards.

You will manage moderate-size, multi-discipline projects from initiation to close, align requirements, schedules, and finances, and coordinate internal teams and external vendors to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• PMP preferred.
• 3–5 years of project management in construction, electrical power distribution, or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of subcontractor management, project financials, and risk mitigation.
• Technical knowledge of facility/building systems incl. MV switchgear, generators, UPS, fire/security, HVAC/BMS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies are met at onsite locations.
• Provide upfront sales support during quotation phase.
• Validate statement of work and contract terms with customer.
• Develop project schedule and communicate with customer and vendors.
• Coordinate onsite activities including subcontracting.
• Monitor and control project work; report updates and risks.
• Closeout with financial reconciliation and training completion.
• Propose value engineering and alternatives to improve outcomes.
• Communicate risks and mitigation plans; manage cost and margin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Join us as a Consulting Engineering Customer Project Manager and take the lead on delivering customer projects that make a real difference. You'll manage everything from planning through execution, ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

The Project Manager is accountable for managing moderate size and complexity project orders (customer, affiliate, recall, etc), from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. Individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete project process from order preparation, thru manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and the use. Documentation, communication, and customer facing skills are critical to this position:

What will you do?

• Ensure all Schneider Electric safety policies and requirements are met at any onsite project locations.
• When requested, provide upfront sales support during project quotation and preparation phase to ensure specification compliance from an execution standpoint.
• Takes ownership for validating the project’s statement of work and contract terms with the customer, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order. (Project Initiation).
• Develops a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with internal manufacturing facilities and third-party vendors. (Project Planning).
• Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information. Coordination of all Schneider Electric onsite activities including subcontracting. (Project Executive)
• Lead the monitor and control of the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, managing the exchange of project updates across the project team members, schedule reporting, issue resolution, and contract administration. (Monitor and Control Project Work)
• Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions. (Project Close)
• Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products/ value engineering.
• Solves problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
• Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
• Ensure each project is executed to meet or exceed the customer’s requirements while also ensuring the project is executed within the financial boundaries of cost and margin.
• Communicate project risk (technical & financial) and mitigation plans once an issue is identified. Accurately predict the financial performance for revenue recognition to SLM to include original forecast, change orders and for cost forecasts based on incurred costs, and estimate to complete
• Utilize and offer improvements to the Project execution teams standard process, documentation and tools.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Project Management — coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables across complex customer projects
• Analytical Thinking — assessing project data to inform decisions and identify improvement opportunities
• Communication — facilitating clear dialogue with customers, teams, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
• Customer Orientation — ensuring project outcomes align with customer expectations and business goals
• Decision Making — making informed choices within established policies to keep projects on track
• Operational Efficiency — streamlining processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
• Prioritization — balancing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholder needs
• Risk Management — identifying and mitigating project risks to protect timelines and budgets

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or equivalent experience
• PMP preferred
• At least 3-5 years of project management experience involving construction management, electrical power distribution equipment (switchgear, ups, building systems, etc), or mechanical systems (HVAC, BMS, etc)
• In-depth understanding of subcontractor management, project financials, and risk mitigation
• Technical knowledge of a variety of facility/ building systems or IT infrastructure systems, including but not limited to; medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, fire/security, cooling, heating
• Experience leading a project team to achieve improved results, measured through increased customer satisfaction, increase project profitability.
• Experience supervising a technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Project

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact customer success and organizational performance
• Work with diverse teams across technologies and geographies in a collaborative environment
• Grow your career with opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership capabilities
• Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

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 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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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.

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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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