Project Development Manager Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $68,000 - $90,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Schneider Electric and our Efficiency team are looking for an Associate Project Development Manager to join our team within the East Region. The Associate Project Development Manager (PDM) primary function is to assist the project team, specifically the lead PDM, by acting as an intermediary between internal departments, supporting initial project setup, communicating and monitoring deadlines and associated deliverables with the team, tracking the project as it moves through the project development plan, facilitating internal communication between departments, and providing document control. The Associate PDM also supports project development by collecting project data onsite, coordinating with customers, conducting basic analysis and report writing.

What will you do:

• Project Safety

• Support safety strategy for the project and communicate safety requirements to all project team members and subcontractors.

• Customer Satisfaction

• Collaborate with customer, sales, and lead PDM to identify and understand the customer’s mission and vision.
• Support a project strategy that aligns with the customer’s mission and vision and operational needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding project expectations.

• Facilitate the technical communication and presentation in customer project under mentorship of lead PDM.

• Project Planning and Management

• Collaborate with lead PDM to develop schedules/timelines, define intermediate milestones & associated deliverables, and create the project budget.
• Track intermediate milestones & associated deliverables to completion.
• Identify schedule delays and/or probability of missed deadlines and associated corrective action plans.
• Provide project status reports that include schedule, budget and issue analysis.
• Schedule Project Status Reviews and Team Meetings. Provide meeting minutes for meetings or coordinate with other administrative staff to provide meeting minutes of both internal and external meetings.
• Setup and maintain project collaboration archives. Provide document control (i.e. review, finalize/quality control/assemble, distribute & maintain) for all documents that are received from or issued to sources external to Schneider Electric such as client, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• As required, assist project team members with the distribution of information amongst project team members to enable excellent communication and coordination amongst project team members.

• Manage the Project Debrief (Lessons Learned) function after each deliverable; organize and run the meeting. Coordinate with PACT resource if assigned.

• Project Development

• Assist lead PDM as needed (i.e. prepare documentation for kick off meetings, new project setup, correspondence, etc.).
• Lead effort to collect and organize project specific information from customer and/or jobsite such as utility bills, data loggers, record drawings, etc.
• Arrange customer site access with internal and external team members.
• Coordination of technical resources, both internal and external, to complete site audits and document scope of work details.
• Support energy engineers with the analysis of utility baselines and savings potential.
• Evaluate and apply for project funding incentives such as utility rebates and grants.

• Enter, monitor and track progress of project risks, issues and assumptions.

• Proposal and Report Development

• Develop detailed proposal outlines for Business Cases, Investment Grade Audits and Final Proposals inclusive of strategic themes, resource requirements, and proposal development timelines.
• Manage the project’s team through kick-off and status meetings to deliver pre-defined content per agreed upon timelines.
• Review and finalize all proposal sections for consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.
• Work with a predefined set of people to review the report.
• Incorporate review questions/comments into final submission and facilitate response from appropriate content contributors.

What will make you successful:

• 2-5 years professional work experience in a related field
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, virtual work setting.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including oral and written skills, with strong listening and investigative abilities.
• Passionate about customer service and team success required.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present technical engineering materials in response to project development activities with internal and external customers. Subjects such as HVAC, Building Automation Controls, Building Energy Systems, Lighting, Electrical, Renewables, Solar would be most applicable.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and projects daily.
• Ability to identify issues/risk and devise appropriate action plans.
• Ability to hold project team members accountable for requested information and timelines.
• Ability to work with various personalities and maintain a cooperative and encouraging environment.
• Previous project management experience highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
• Ability to see the big picture as well as enter into the details without getting lost in them.

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