Elevator Modernization PM — High-Impact Delivery

Schindler Elevator Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Project Manager Modernization to lead elevator modernization projects from booking to closeout. You will work with field supervisors, engineers, and vendors to ensure material readiness and adherence to schedules, manage change orders, and drive profitability.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and 5+ years in elevator or related building systems, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in elevator or related building systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure that projects close‑out at the required efficiency and profitability levels
• Review and book projects within one (1) week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, and providing an action plan and time frame for completion
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking; coordinate and follow up with factory, local vendors and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure that all required material is ready prior to project start date
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan and time frame for completion
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, received signed change orders from the customer prior to any related work being completed
• Ensure timely invoicing and ensure projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turn over
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Schindler Elevator Corporation in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Project Manager Modernization to lead elevator modernization projects from booking to closeout. You will work with field supervisors, engineers, and vendors to ensure material readiness and adherence to schedules, manage change orders, and drive profitability.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and 5+ years in elevator or related building systems, with strong communication and MS Office skills.