Area Project Executive LPC

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is seeking an Area Project Executive LPC in Los Angeles, CA to lead and manage large projects from award to handover, ensuring on-time delivery within agreed cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on project leadership, coordination across teams, and close engagement with customers and stakeholders, with a base salary in the posted range and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field.
• MBA preferred for advanced management.
• 10+ years of elevator experience and prior P&L experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and control all aspects of large projects to meet objectives on time and within cost, quality and safety.
• Lead the project team and assign authorities and responsibilities.
• Ensure a safe working environment for Schindler employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Sales during bids and project award stages.
• Develop project management plans, schedule, resource and quality assurance, and review sites regularly.
• Monitor KPI, control progress and report monthly project reviews.
• Coordinate with customers and external stakeholders (consultants, architects, suppliers, unions, lawyers).

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree / MBA preferred

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Job ID: 90709

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Area Project Executive LPC

Your Main Responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW: Plan, monitor and control all aspects of the fulfilment of large projects and lead all involved to achieve the project objectives on time and to specified cost, quality, safety, performance and customer satisfaction. Assure effective project management, controlling and coordination of resp. among all project members within the LPC, FO and Subcontractors according ON 0-17100 Large Project Management and associated Operating Norms ensuring all company procedures are adhered to.

Essential Functions

• Process oriented project management from award till handover including statutory requirements.
• Lead the project team and assign authorities and responsibilities.
• Ensure safe working environment for Schindler employees and subcontractors.
• Apply professional and consistent project management throughout all project phases.
• Price and cost calculations, Input and sign off as per ON 0-17100; sign off responsibilities for major projects contractual terms continuously protecting Schindler’s financial entitlements, change orders.
• Engage with Sales during the bid process through project award.
• Project management plan including project scheduling, resource/capacity planning and quality assurance, i.e. review of the job sites on a regular basis.
• KPI monitoring, controlling and gap closing activities.
• Project management reporting, prepare and attend monthly project reviews.
• Close coordination of the project activities with the customer and the key external stakeholders (consultants, architects, suppliers, government offices, unions, lawyers).
• Regular attendance at meetings with customers.
• Constant coordination with all project members within LPC, FO and subcontractor(s).

Base Salary $142,800 - $178,600

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree, BA/BS Business/Management/Engineering or related field
• Master's Degree / MBA preferred
• Possess overall knowledge of product and product application; installation and service techniques and procedures; ability to understand financial statements; legal awareness to contract terms and conditions.
• 10+ years of elevator experience and prior P&L experience required.
• Successful experience managing a P&L through market growth and operational excellence.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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