Elevator Project Manager – Customer Delivery and Growth

Schindler; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match up to 7%

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

3 weeks vacation

Sick days

Floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Company observed holidays

Job summary

Schindler Group in Seattle, WA is seeking a Project Manager to lead elevator installation and modernization projects, collaborating with sales, engineering and field teams to meet specifications, timelines and profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, client relationship skills, and proactive change-management, invoicing and scheduling. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of technical or sales experience in the elevator industry or related field.
• 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in building and managing client relationships.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

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 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

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Time management

Organizational skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Schindler Group in Seattle, WA is seeking a Project Manager to lead elevator installation and modernization projects, collaborating with sales, engineering and field teams to meet specifications, timelines and profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, client relationship skills, and proactive change-management, invoicing and scheduling. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience with MS Office proficiency.