Project Manager- Modernization (West Palm Beach)Syracuse)

thyssenkrupp Elevator; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Modernization in West Palm Beach to coordinate modernization projects from procurement to delivery, ensuring timely, cost-efficient execution. You will manage change orders, submittals, and communications with owners, consultants, and city agencies.

The role requires building owner relationships, overseeing schedules, and ensuring accurate documentation, with opportunities for professional growth in a global mobility leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in elevator/construction industry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and work with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Set up new modernization jobs and change orders, and submit for processing.
• Prepare submittal books for owners and consultants.
• Maintain job files and databases with status, correspondence and actions.
• Issue purchase orders and file into job books.
• Coordinate schedules and scope issues with customers to ensure workflow.
• Coordinate permits, plan checks, OSHPD/DSA approvals, and inspections.

Skills

Elevator industry knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Construction knowledge

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in elevator/construction

Job description

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE – Move Beyond.

Project Manager – Modernization (West Palm Beach)

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager – Modernization in (West Palm Beach)

Responsible for successfully coordinating all details involved with the purchasing, scheduling and delivery of materials required for modernization jobs so that the jobs are completed in a timely, productive and cost-efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets up new modernization jobs and change orders, and submits for processing
• Sets up job submittal books for submittal to building owner and consultant
• Maintains job file to include data pertaining to the job; maintains computer database, recording all activity that applies to the job, including current job status and all correspondence and future actions required; closes job file after final acceptance
• Issues purchase orders and files into job books
• Follows up with customers on job schedules, and scope of work issues pertinent to modernization projects to ensure consistent workflow on projects
• Coordinates issuance of letters of intent, city permits and plan checks, and DSA and OSHPD approvals; Reviews and prioritizes OSHPD jobs. Set inspection coordinated with job superintendents and city or state agencies
• Monitors progress of jobs through communication with customers, salespersons and modernization managers and superintendents; coordinates follow-ups and delivery dates using written and oral communications; communicates with customers in all areas of approvals, fabrications and delivery
• Prepares acceptances and processes turnovers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in elevator/construction industry
• Thorough knowledge of elevator equipment and the construction industry; knowledge of installation procedures.
• Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

What we offer

Provided all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents are met, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

What makes us special

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive and market-aligned compensation in an exciting, stable, and sustainable industry.
• Continuous Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and development programs designed to support your growth.
• Work-life balance: Sustainable ways of working supported by policies and working models aligned with local practices and business needs.
• A culture that moves people: Open communication, mutual respect, and an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Empowered Work Environment: Flat hierarchies, approachable leadership, and the freedom to innovate and make an impact from day one.

Ready to move beyond?

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continently work towards an inclusive and barrier-free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE – Move Beyond