Project Manager

Schindler Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator company in Montreal is looking for a Project Manager responsible for managing installation and modernization projects. Candidates should have a post-secondary education in engineering or project management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of benefits including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Incentive Program

Professional development opportunities

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Group RRSP with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in elevator industry or related experience, or a similar industry supervising capital equipment installation.
• Ability to work flexible hours as business demands.
• Record of achieving results as a self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and modernization projects to meet quality and safety standards.
• Coach field employees and monitor work performance.
• Interpret customer concerns and ensure satisfaction while minimizing costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills

Ability to coach and mentor

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Computer literacy in MS Office

Education

Post Secondary Education in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Your main responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the installation of new construction and modernization projects through conforming to customer and company requirements as related to quality improvements, safety, cost improvement and customer satisfaction in support of Branch and Region objectives. The Project Manager has responsibility for managing, coaching and training field employees as well as health and safety requirements.

Safety and Supervision

• Lead field employees through providing mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development
• Coach and persuade field employees on Schindler’s methods of safety, quality and productivity
• Identify training needs and deliver training (safety & technical) to field employees
• Monitor work of field employees from both a quantitative and qualitative point of view, including approval of time tickets and maintenance of vacation schedules
• Investigate employee incidents and near misses, and support early and safe return to work initiatives. Conduct regular safety observations and ensure correct usage of PPE

Financial Management

• Manage new installation and modernization work in area of responsibility within framework of financial budget
• Manage Mechanic and Helper manpower to maximize business results

Process and Quality Management

• Monitor job completion check points and implement required corrective action in order to drive installation and modernization performance to BDP model and meet ISO standards
• Ensure each installation and modernization project meets Schindler employee and passenger safety and quality standards and all contract requirements as defined by customer
• Ensure compliance with requirements issued by local and government authorities
• Manage ongoing program of project field audit to assurance conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement

Customer Service and External Relations

• Interpret customer concerns and mobilize the necessary internal resources in such a way that customer satisfaction is assured while costs are minimized
• Ensure customer needs or enquires are met in a prompt, professional manner by providing clear communications.
• Demonstrate to customers that they are receiving fair value for their expenditures
• Communicate with and influence business agents, inspectors, etc., in resolving disputes
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with Union business agent

What you bring

• Post Secondary – preferably in Engineering or Project Management
• 3-5 years in elevator industry or related experience, or a similar industry which includes the supervision of capital equipment installation
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Ability to coach, mentor and guide team members
• Strong communication skills, organization skills and ability to work without supervision
• Self motivated team player with record of achieving results
• Work flexible hours as business demands
• Computer literacy – MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Project

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
• Competitive Bonus Incentive Program or Commission Plan
• Wide range of professional and leadership development opportunities
• Competitive Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Competitive Group RRSP with Company Match

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