Project Manager - Building Automation (Cincinnati)

Schneider Electric; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Building Automation Systems/Project Manager to lead project teams in delivering HVAC controls, BMS, and security system installations on time and within budget. You will oversee subcontractor bids, change orders, and safe, compliant project execution from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate with Operations/Construction/Program Management, manage communications with clients, and drive cost-reduction strategies while ensuring quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Project manager in the building automation, HVAC controls and/or construction industry or 6+ years experience as a Project engineer, or combined years of system application engineering or technician experience.
• Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
• Project management development program preferred not required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
• Strong collaborative skills, internal and external.
• Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial management on all assigned projects.
• Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents, descopes and negotiates subcontracts, and manages schedule, change orders, and billings.
• Responsible for all customers facing communication.
• Subcontractor management, scheduling, planning and tracking.
• Management of safety and wellbeing of employees and subcontractors on projects, including site safety plans, site audits, PPE, toolbox talks.
• Generates project execution plans and ensures compliance with contract documents and approved plans.
• Maintains project contract documents in Studio360 and job logs.
• Attends project sites and required site meetings.
• Prepares revenue forecasts, schedules of values, and billings.
• Drives GM improvement via labor efficiency, outsourcing, or procurement to reduce costs.
• Prepares and updates project schedule and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Coordinates change order review and pricing, including estimating and proposals.
• Delivers final project documentation to customer and collects payment.
• Prepares recovery plans for non-performing projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Tools

BACnet

LON

MODBUS

Office 365

Visio

Job description

Schneider Electric in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Building Automation Systems/Project Manager to lead project teams in delivering HVAC controls, BMS, and security system installations on time and within budget. You will oversee subcontractor bids, change orders, and safe, compliant project execution from planning through turnover.

You will coordinate with Operations/Construction/Program Management, manage communications with clients, and drive cost-reduction strategies while ensuring quality