Project Manager - Modernization

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 113,400 - 141,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match up to 7%

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation and leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave: 100% base pay for 6 w

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Hartford, CT is seeking a Project Manager for Modernization to oversee modernization projects from kick-off to turnover.

You will work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are met, and collaborate with superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems while partnering with local and regional management to ensure high quality and financially successful modernizations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow and accurately manage modernization projects to ensure projects close out at required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, providing an action plan.
• 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 all required material is ready prior to start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan.
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, obtain signed change orders before related work.
• Ensure timely invoicing and that projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turnover.
• Participate in company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of products, services and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Project Manager - Modernization

Location: Hartford, CT, United States
Job ID: 89925

As a Schindler Project Manager, you will work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are met; collaborate with superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and partner with local and regional management to ensure high quality and financially successful modernizations. You will focus on customer relationships and advance Schindler's presence in the marketplace while achieving financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Follow and accurately manage modernization projects to ensure projects close out at required efficiency and profitability levels
• Review and book projects within one week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, providing an action plan
• 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 all required material is ready prior to start date
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, obtain signed change orders before related work
• Ensure timely invoicing and that projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turnover
• Participate in company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of products, services and procedures

Qualifications

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

Base Salary $113,400- $1141,700 (typical salary range for this position; may be revised based on experience and education)

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match up to 7% of eligible compensation
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from first day of hire
• 3 weeks vacation (increases with tenure), 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays, 8 company observed holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, eligible after 6 months of service
• Parental leave: 100% base pay for 6 weeks within first year of child's birth or adoption
• Wide range of development opportunities to enhance professional and leadership growth

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, health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from recruitment agencies is deemed rejected and does not constitute an offer from a recruitment agency.