Project Manager - Modernization

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

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Location: Seattle,WA,United States
Job ID:89963

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.

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Your main responsibilities

As a Schindler Project Manager, the candidate's role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specification 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

Base Salary $113,400 - $141,700

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salaryand does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 3 years of technical or sales experience in the elevator industry or related field
• 3+ years' experience in a leadership role preferred
• Solid problem-solving skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in building and managing client relationships
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience managing timelines, scheduling, and budgets
• 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 and8 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.

Dont meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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.

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