Project Manager - New Installation

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Competitive medical, dental and vision

3 weeks vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation is seeking a Project Manager for New Installation in Philadelphia. You will lead full-cycle project management from kickoff to closeout, coordinating with sales, field teams and customers to meet specifications, while ensuring profitability and timely material delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, management, and vendors, and requires strong communication, financial acumen, and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in the construction or elevator industries is preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle management of new installation projects, ensuring profitability.
• Coordinate with sales, field superintendents, and customers to meet specifications and resolve issues.
• Provide approved submittals and ensure timely delivery of materials from vendors.
• Monitor project progress with field teams and address delays with action plans.
• Manage project revenue and invoicing, targeting timely payments.
• Maintain critical customer relationships and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Lotus Notes

Procore

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Philadelphia,PA,United States Job ID:90360

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Project Manager - New Installation

Your main responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for full cycle project management of high-quality, financially successful new installations. You will collaborate with sales representatives, field superintendents and customers to meet specifications and resolve technical issues.

Project Management

• Oversee new installation projects to ensure efficient, profitable close-out
• Provide approved submittals and ensure timely delivery of materials from vendors
• Collaborate with the Field Superintendents to monitor job progress and address potential delays with action plans
• Partner with Engineering and local & regional management for successful completion of the project
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist with monthly forecasting and budget planning
• Identify change notice opportunities, prepare paperwork, and secure customer approvals before work begins

Financial Ownership

• Manage project revenue, size, and adherence to fulfillment guidelines
• Ensure timely invoicing, targeting 90% payment prior to elevator turnover

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain critical customer relationships to support project success.
• Submit certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety

What you will learn

• Knowledge of Schindler’s products, services and fulfillment standards through live classroom trainings, time in the field and self-study learning platforms
• Participate in a three-day in-person onboarding training focused on New Installation (NI) tools and processes
• Benefit from one-on-one mentorship to enhance your skills and accelerate your understanding of the business
• Gain hands‑on experience with project management software and organizational tools

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Preferred

• Experience in the construction, elevator or related building systems industry
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Strong financial acumen

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 achild’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 innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

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.

Discover more on our career website.

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.