Project Development Manager I

Schneider Electric's Project Development Manager (PDM) is vital to the success of client projects within the Public Sector.

They are customer-focused leaders of performance contract projects who work closely with the Customer, Project Sales Lead, Project Sponsor(s), and Development Team to define project objectives and execute on a plan for maximizing strategic customer operations.

They are critical thinkers.

They are problem solvers.

They are the "air traffic controllers" of the Schneider Electric Public Sector team! Does this sound like you?

Public Sector projects range from small to medium in size with traditional scope of complexity to larger and more complex projects.

Customer vertical markets may include K-12 education, post-secondary, small/medium municipal and county government, Power Generation, Water Wastewater and Federal government.

As a Project Development Manager, a typical day for you may include:


* Responsibility of project site safety during project development/audit phase


* Customer satisfaction


* Project leadership


* Development of project plan, schedule, and budget


* Lead, plan, organize and participate in Investment Grade Audits (IGA), Requests for Proposal Audits (RFP) and Business Case (BC) Audits


* Responsible for developing scope, coordinating technical strategy, project financials, customer reports and final contract


* Manage the timely resolution of issues, including the escalation of issues that are outside the project team's scope of responsibility.


* Monitor the project and report the project status to the management team on a regular basis

This may be the next step in your career journey if you have:



* 4-year college degree or technical degree, and/or relative experience required


* Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain is beneficial; PMP certification is recommended, CEM certification and LEED accreditation are pluses


* 3+ years of relative engineering and project management experience


* Thorough knowledge of performance contracting, project development process and energy use in building systems.


* Understanding of energy performance contracts or energy focused design-build projects in lower and higher education or municipal facilities is highly beneficial.


* Project management and organization skills with abilities including:



* handle multiple demands and assignments and prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently


* manage resource procurement and utilization


* influence and persuade internal and external Customers


* listen effectively and solicit input from others

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including thorough knowledge of MS Project, Word, and Excel


* Financial Acumen


* Strong leadership skills including team building, empower and delegate authority, ability to build rapport and consensus


* Good understanding of contract procedures and tactics preferred


* Knowledg...