Public Storage

Elevator Modernization Project Manager

Public Storage$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project and portfolio management experience
  • 3+ years of trade-specific knowledge preferred
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with cost estimating and contract administration
  • Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and applicable building codes beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for modernization projects
  • Coordinate efforts among engineering, field technicians, and subcontractors
  • Monitor progress, adjust schedules or resources to meet deadlines
  • Oversee contract activities from RFP through to project completion
  • Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders, managing updates and issues
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes
  • Conduct inspections to verify quality and safety standards
  • Manage procurement of components and track expenses for budget adherence
  • Maintain documentation of milestones, inspections, and change orders

Benefits

  • Opportunity for flexible remote work up to three days a month
  • Collaborative in-office work environment focused on teamwork
  • Contributions toward personal development through project management certification
  • Access to professional networking within national project management community
  • Involvement in impactful, large-scale modernization projects
Full Job Description
The Elevator Modernization Project Manager leads and coordinates multiple elevator modernization projects nationally, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, liaising with clients and vendors, and overseeing all phases of modernization-from scope definition to final inspection. Key Responsibilities: • Project Planning & Execution • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for elevator modernization projects. • Coordinate with engineering, field technicians, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution. • Monitor progress and adjust schedules or resources as needed to meet deadlines. • Coordinate all contract activities from RFP through project completion ensuring that contract documents are consistent with required scope of project. • Client & Stakeholder Communication • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building owners, and internal stakeholders. • Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively. • Compliance & Quality Assurance • Ensure all modernization work complies with local, state, and federal codes (e.g., ASME A17.1). • Conduct site visits and inspections to verify quality and safety standards are met. • Resource & Budget Management • Manage procurement of modernization components (controllers, door equipment, hoist machines, etc.). • Track expenses and ensure projects stay within budget. • Accurately interpret contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change. • Documentation & Reporting • Maintain accurate records of project milestones, inspections, and change orders. • Prepare post-project evaluations and lessons learned reports. Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in project and portfolio management. • Experience and knowledge within the trade required, ideally 3+ years. • PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. • Familiarity with cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficient in blueprint, shop drawing, and specification reading is a plus. • Familiarity with ASME A17.1 and other applicable building codes is a plus. Additional Information Workplace • One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

About Public Storage

Public Storage is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of self-storage facilities. The company operates thousands of self-storage facilities across the United States and Europe. Public Storage was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.
Learn more about Public Storage
Size
5,800 employees
Market Cap
$49.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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