Field Superintendent Modernization

Schindler Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

3 weeks vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the installation of elevators and escalators. This role focuses on managing projects efficiently and ensuring customer specifications are met through strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience in the elevator industry. Competitive benefits include a 401k plan, medical benefits, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the elevator industry or building systems.
• Ability to connect with customers and form relationships.
• Must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new installation/modernization projects for efficiency and profitability.
• Coordinate project materials and ensure readiness before the start date.
• Handle invoicing and ensure timely payment before elevator turnover.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office & Excel

Education

BS/AS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH, United States

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.

Your main responsibilities

The most important criteria for this role are proven project management experience. As a Schindler Manager, the candidate's role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are completely met; to work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and, to work with local and region management to ensure high quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer focused, and so the selected candidate must be able to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships so as to advance Schindler's presence in the marketplace and ensure achievement of the organization's financial goals.

• 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.

What you bring

• BS/AS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance with prior project management experience.
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel.

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.

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.

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.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin