Project Manager New Installations

Schindler Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

3 weeks vacation + sick days + company

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave 6 weeks pay

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler is seeking a Project Manager for New Installations in Charlotte, NC. You will manage the full lifecycle of high-quality new elevator installations, coordinating with sales, field teams, and customers to meet specifications and resolve technical issues.

Experience in project management, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with MS Office are essential; PMP certification is a plus. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in a similar function.
• PMP certification is a plus and preferred.
• Strong communication, financial acumen, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle project management of new installations.
• Collaborate with sales, field superintendents, and customers to meet specs.
• Provide submittals, manage material delivery, and address delays.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout projects.

Skills

Communication

MS Excel

Business acumen

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Location: Charlotte,NC,United States Job ID:92866

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 Installations

Your main responsibilities

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

• 1. 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 projectt. Maintain vendor relationships and assist with monthly forecasting and budget planning. Identify change notice opportunities, prepare paperwork, and secure customer approvals before work begins.
• 2. Financial & Change Order Support - Monitor job financial performance, track invoice collections, bad debt and process progress payments.. Facilitate with project scope, prepare change order paperwork, and track changes in SAP to ensure proper documentation. Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve 90% - 95% payment before elevator turnover (dependent on contractual agreement).
• 3. 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.
• 4. Quality & Safety Compliance - Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5+ years of experience, preferably in a similar function or industry

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Familiarity with SAP and other project management software preferred

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.

Base Salary $104,800 - $130,900

The above represents the typicalsalaryrange 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 basesalaryand does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

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.

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.