Schindler Elevator Corporation

Project Manager Modernization

Schindler Elevator Corporation$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the elevator or related building systems industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office & Excel
  • Strong project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage new installation/modernization projects for efficiency and profitability
  • Book projects within one week and notify management of completion timelines
  • Coordinate with engineering and local vendors on project materials
  • Track job progress with the Field Superintendent
  • Prepare change order paperwork and ensure timely follow-up
  • Oversee timely invoicing to reach 90% payment before project turnover
  • Participate in professional development programs to enhance industry knowledge

Benefits

  • Fully vested 401k match up to 7%
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans effective from day one
  • Three weeks vacation plus additional benefits based on tenure
  • Tuition reimbursement eligibility after six months
  • Paid parental leave for six consecutive weeks
  • Various development opportunities for professional growth
Full Job Description
Location: Nashville, TN, United States
Job ID: 89879


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Project Manager Modernization

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
The most important criteria for this role are proven project management experience. As a Schindler Manager, the candidate's role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specification are completely met; to work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and, to work with local and region management to ensure high quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer focused, and so the selected candidate must be able to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships so as to advance Schindler's presence in the marketplace and ensure achievement of the organization's financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure that projects close-out at the required efficiency and profitability levels
• Review and book projects within one (1) week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, and providing action plan and time frame for completion
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking; coordinate and follow up with factory, local vendors and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure that all required material is ready prior to project start date
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan and time frame for completion
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, received signed change orders from the customer prior to any related work being completed
• Ensure timely invoicing and ensure projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turn over
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

What you bring

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 year's experience preferred in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel

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.


We Elevate... Your Career

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.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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.

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About Schindler Elevator Corporation

Schindler Elevator Corporation is a subsidiary of the Schindler Group, a Swiss multinational company that specializes in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Schindler Elevator Corporation is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and has operations in over 100 countries. The company's products are used in a variety of settings, including commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, and residential buildings. Schindler Elevator Corporation is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of energy-efficient products and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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