Strategic Building Automation Project Lead

Schneider Electric; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit package

Total Rewards program

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Austin, TX is seeking a Building Automation Project Manager to lead complex controls projects from planning through delivery. You will manage resources, schedules, contracts, and submittals, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and client satisfaction.

The role requires HVAC control systems knowledge, data center/PLC experience, and strong leadership to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Project Management role
• 5+ years in the controls industry
• Data Center and PLC experience preferred
• Strong understanding of contracting procedures and documentation

Responsibilities

• Manages resources by planning, scheduling and forecasting manpower and resource requirements
• Coordinates project per contract documents and approved sales estimate
• Manages all project document control (RFI, meeting minutes, logs)
• Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedules of values
• Reviews estimates and change orders for accuracy and approves submittals
• Responsible for financial management on assigned projects
• Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents and negotiates subcontracts
• Maintains all project contract documents per Schneider Electric quality policy
• Prepares and updates project schedule and cost estimates
• Delivers final project documentation and collects payment
• Handles all customer-facing communication

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Contracting procedures

Subcontract negotiation

Leadership

HVAC controls

Customer service

Data Center experience

PLC experience

Job description

Schneider Electric in Austin, TX is seeking a Building Automation Project Manager to lead complex controls projects from planning through delivery. You will manage resources, schedules, contracts, and submittals, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and client satisfaction.

The role requires HVAC control systems knowledge, data center/PLC experience, and strong leadership to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.