Project Manager NI

Schindler Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match, up to 7%

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

3 weeks vacation, increasing with tenure

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking a Project Manager in Birmingham, AL. This role involves full cycle project management for new installations, collaborating with teams to ensure specifications are met, and maintaining customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, exhibit superior communication and financial skills, and have proficiency in project management tools such as SAP and Procore. Competitive benefits are offered, including vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for managing customer relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is critical for project financial management.
• Experience in the construction or building systems industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle project management of new installations.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure project specifications are met.
• Maintain customer relationships to support project success.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Ability to read schematics and blueprints

Strong financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Lotus Notes

Project management software like Procore

Job description

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States. Job ID: 87434.

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.

Your main responsibilities

• Full cycle project management of high-quality, financially successful new installations.
• 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, and 8 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.

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.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.