Modernization Project Manager DC/VA

Action Elevator Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Elevator Company seeks an experienced Modernization Project Manager to lead project execution, customer relationships, and financial performance across the greater Washington DC region. Manage projects from award to closeout, owning schedule, cost, contract execution, and customer experience.

The role drives customer satisfaction, project profitability, and alignment with field teams, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• BS/AS degree in Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years in elevator industry or related construction/building systems field
• Strong project management experience in modernization or construction environments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for assigned modernization projects
• Ensure projects delivered within budget, schedule, and contract requirements
• Drive project efficiency and profitability through proactive management
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers from award through closeout
• Maintain project schedules and conduct regular customer meetings with updates
• Identify and execute change orders for out-of-scope work
• Ensure work aligns with contract documents and customer expectations
• Partner with Sales to review and onboard projects into ERP within one week of award
• Develop and manage internal and external project execution plans
• Coordinate with vendors for submittals, approvals, and material ordering
• Track material schedules and delivery timelines for field execution
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Field teams for staging and logistics
• Resolve material or quality issues with vendors and field teams
• Work with Superintendents to track progress and percent complete
• Align field execution with schedule and material availability
• Support issue resolution to maintain productivity and timeline
• Ensure timely invoicing and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership on project financial performance
• Deliver smooth project closeout and turnover to customer and service team

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Financial acumen

Reading blueprints

ERP systems

Education

BS/AS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Action Elevator is a full-service, union-signatory elevator company specializing in service, repair, modernization, and new construction. For over 30 years, we’ve built a strong reputation across the Mid-Atlantic by delivering high-quality work, safe execution, and long-term customer relationships. As an independent, locally operated company, we take a people-first approach—providing our team with the ability to make decisions, take ownership, and operate without unnecessary bureaucracy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Action Elevator is seeking an experienced Modernization Project Manager to lead project execution, customer relationships, and financial performance across the greater Washington DC region. This is a customer-focused and P&L-driven role, responsible for managing projects from award through closeout. The Project Manager owns schedule, cost, contract execution, and customer experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with company standards. The Modernization Project Manager plays a critical role in driving customer satisfaction, project profitability, and operational alignment with field teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Ownership & Financial Performance Own full P&L responsibility for assigned modernization projects.

• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, schedule, and contractual requirements
• Drive project efficiency and profitability through proactive management
• Customer & Contract Management Serve as the primary point of contact for customers from award through closeout
• Maintain project schedules and conduct regular customer meetings with documented updates
• Identify, communicate, and execute change orders for all out-of-scope work
• Ensure all work performed aligns with contract documents and customer expectations
• Project Planning & Execution Partner with Sales to review and onboard projects into ERP within one week of award
• Develop and manage internal and external project execution plans
• Ensure timely completion of site surveys and vendor coordination
• Material & Vendor Management Coordinate with vendors for submittals, approvals, and material ordering
• Track material schedules and delivery timelines to support field execution
• Partner with Warehouse and Field teams to ensure efficient staging and logistics
• Resolve material or quality issues in coordination with vendors and field teams
• Field Coordination Work closely with Superintendents to track project progress and percent complete
• Align field execution with project schedule and material availability
• Support issue resolution to maintain job productivity and timeline
• Billing & Financial Controls Ensure timely invoicing (AIA) and cash collection aligned with contract terms
• Support monthly and quarterly cost-to-complete forecasting
• Partner with Finance and leadership on project financial performance
• Project Closeout & Handover Ensure smooth and complete project closeout process
• Deliver high-quality turnover to both the customer and Action Elevator Service Team

QUALIFICATIONS BS/AS degree in Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5+ years in the elevator industry or related construction/building systems field
• Strong project management experience in modernization or construction environments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Project
• Experience with FieldBoss ERP or similar systems is a plus

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Strong customer experience, with consistent and professional communication

• Projects delivered on schedule and within budget
• Accurate material planning and efficient field execution readiness
• Effective cost control and financial forecasting
• Safe, compliant job sites
• High-quality installations with minimal callbacks
• Strong working relationships with customers, field teams, and vendors

WHY JOIN ACTION ELEVATOR Independent, locally driven company with a strong reputation

• Direct access to leadership with faster decision-making
• Opportunity to own your projects and make a meaningful impact
• Team-oriented, people-first environment

This role is best suited for candidates who take pride in delivering projects the right way, building strong customer relationships, and driving financial and operational performance.