Project Manager - DC Commissioning

The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-10-15

Job description

Join us as a Customer Project Manager, where you'll lead complex customer projects from start to finish. This role offers the chance to drive efficiency, manage diverse teams, and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic, global environment.

* For the right candidate, we will potentially support a relocation stipend to offset costs (not a full relocation pacage)

What will you do?

Responsible for managing large customer project orders from initiation to closeout. Ensures alignment with customer requirements, including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials. Acts as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with Field Sales and internal teams to validate purchase orders and technical/commercial details.
• Oversee full project process: order prep, manufacturing release, shipment, post-shipment support, and financial reconciliation.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and third-party vendors.
• Lead project execution through kickoff meetings, technical exchanges, and progress tracking.
• Monitor project performance, resolve issues, and ensure timely task completion.
• Recommend alternative products to enhance customer value.
• Foster positive customer relationships through effective problem-solving.
• Attend all site construction meetings every day in person
• Take all admin burdens off FSR's so they can focus on the equipment
• Manage onsite spare parts inventory
• Manage coordination with the plants for warranty issues
• Center/liaison for SE for all site communication

• Prioritization - advanced level; managing competing demands across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Project Management - intermediate level; leading end-to-end delivery of mono-technology and multi-system integration projects
• Customer Orientation - intermediate level; fostering relationships and ensuring exceptional customer experiences
• Risk Management - intermediate level; conducting assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Operational Efficiency - intermediate level; driving cost reduction while maintaining or improving delivery quality
• Communication - intermediate level; coordinating effectively with local and global teams and stakeholders
• Critical Thinking - intermediate level; making sound decisions in ambiguous situations with minimal supervision
• Budgeting - intermediate level; overseeing project financials and ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Must be on-site in Port Washington, Wisconsin
• 4-year degree, or equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus.
• 5+ years of Project Management/Engineering experience and/or 5+ years of Field or technical experience.
• Familiar with Data Center Commissioning and levels of activities
• PMI and CAPM certification a plus
• Good understanding of LVS and ability to read drawings, SLD, and ability to converse technically with FSR's and the construction team
• Physically capable of working in active construction environments, including navigating terrain, walking long distances, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teams and drive results independently
• Strategic thinker who balances big-picture vision with hands-on execution
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities and comfort navigating complexity with confidence
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation

• High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams across cutting-edge projects and technologies
• Collaborative culture that values autonomy, professional judgment, and career development
• Dynamic environment with exposure to both Capex and Opex initiatives

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The city

The job is in Fond du Lac, WI. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Fond du Lac compares. Among the 80 largest places in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac is #15 by population, #76 for college degrees (#1 = most), #8 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #70 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Fond du Lac County, is #15 of 72 counties for average pay ($58,238).

The place in numbers

Fond du Lac has 44,494 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of Wisconsin. It covers 19 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,313 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9, 8% younger than the state median (36.9 against 40.2).

Housing

The median gross rent is $913 a month (rent plus utilities), 16% below the state median ($913 against $1,087). Over a year that is 17.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $173,700, which is 2.8 times the median household income ($62,260); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 58.2% of households own their home, 14% below the state average (58.2% against 67.8%).

Work and pay

The Fond du Lac, WI metropolitan area has 43,900 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $50,340 a year, about the same as the national median ($50,340 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are production (5,680 jobs, median $51,200); office and administrative support (4,980 jobs, median $46,030); transportation and material moving (4,120 jobs, median $45,170). The area is most specialised in production (2.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are production ($51,200). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fond du Lac County was 2.6%. 63.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fond du Lac County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 76.0% drive alone, 0.2% use public transit, 3.5% walk, 9.2% work from home. 9.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 6% below the state average (9.5% against 10.2%).

People and education

21.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the state share (21.3% against 33.4%). 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States, about the same as the state share (5.2% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 12.4%, 18% above the state rate (12.4% against 10.6%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 16°F (-8.7°C). About 879 mm (35 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (121 mm) and Jan the driest (33 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Oshkosh (18 miles, similar rent); Neenah (27 miles, rent 10% higher); West Bend (28 miles, rent 18% higher); Beaver Dam (29 miles, rent 5% higher). Rent differences are against Fond du Lac; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Fond du Lac

• Census Bureau data profile for Fond du Lac
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What is the Project Manager - DC Commissioning job at Schneider Electric?

A senior level role in operations and management (project management) listed 25 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

Fond du Lac, WI.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Fond du Lac is $913 a month and median household income $62,260 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-10-15 (25 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

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Sources and terms

• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-10-15). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
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