Project Manager (Oakland)

TK Elevator; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Oakland, CA to lead multi-location customer contracts from onboarding to execution. You will coordinate with customers, branch operations, finance, and sales to ensure on-time delivery and financial performance.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in elevator/construction, strong communication skills, and proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk across complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in elevator/construction industry.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information to management and customers.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and data.
• Knowledge of elevator equipment and construction industry; installation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and administration of strategic customer contracts and projects across multiple California branches.
• Coordinate project requirements, communications, performance reviews, and issue resolution with customers.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resources for timely execution.
• Coordinate equipment onboarding, system setup, and documentation for new contracts.
• Provide project management support including scheduling, billing, and reporting.
• Collaborate with branch PMs, superintendents, and operations to resolve challenges and set priorities.
• Monitor project financials: budgets, revenue, billing, AR, margins.
• Review invoices, PO changes for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee customer reporting and SLA compliance.
• Identify risks and escalations; suggest corrective actions.
• Support project admins with financial processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve PM processes and financial controls.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross‑functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elevator/construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP systems

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.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager in Oakland, CA

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, financial oversight, and execution of customer contracts and assigned projects across the Area. This position provides centralized project management support for large, complex, multi-location customer portfolios while ensuring contractual compliance, operational consistency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

The role serves as a primary point of coordination between customers, branch operations, Finance, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to support successful contract implementation and ongoing administration. Responsibilities include customer onboarding, project scheduling, contract deliverables, financial reporting, billing oversight, and issue resolution.

This position regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance, including project prioritization, financial exposure, contractual obligations, customer escalations, and operational risk.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the implementation, onboarding, and ongoing administration of strategic customer contracts and assigned projects across multiple California branches.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned customers, coordinating project requirements, communications, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resources to ensure timely execution and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate equipment onboarding, system setup, documentation, and operational readiness for new customer contracts and locations.
• Provide project management support for projects, including scheduling, project documentation, billing, change orders, and financial reporting.
• Partner with branch Project Managers, Superintendents, Operations Managers, and cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges, establish priorities, and support project execution.
• Monitor project and contract financial performance, including budgets, revenue, billing accuracy, accounts receivable, and margin protection.
• Review and validate customer invoices, purchase orders, and contract changes to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Oversee customer reporting requirements, including monthly performance reports, project updates, financial summaries, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Identify and evaluate project risks, customer escalations, and operational deficiencies, exercising independent judgment to recommend corrective actions.
• Support branch Project Managers by providing guidance on project administration, financial processes, reporting, and operational best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, administrative efficiency, financial controls, and consistency across the California Area.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable safety standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in elevator/construction industry.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers
• Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• 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 function
• Strong knowledge of elevator systems, project coordination, and construction requirements
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal code requirements across multiple U.S. regions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What makes us special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Salary range: $85,000- $110,000 with additional annual incentive compensation 0% - 100%.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, 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
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

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)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

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.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continously 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