Project Manager - Large Projects

About the role

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

• Support Major Projects sales efforts as needed
• Lead the transition of large projects through financial award
• Drive project handoff from award → engineering → supply chain
• Partner closely with Project Managers throughout engineering and procurement, addressing risks and gaps early
• Identify process gaps and establish best practices based on lessons learned
• Manage the national installation resource schedule for major projects
• Oversee major project assets (installation tools, project-specific equipment, etc.)

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in quotation management, Cadre, and major project costing
• Strong resource planning and coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex project transitions across multiple stages (award, engineering, supply chain)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, especially Project Managers, to resolve issues proactively
• Track record of improving processes and implementing best practices
• Experience managing installation resources and project-related assets at scale

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar preferred
• 5+ years of experience supporting major projects within the construction industry
• Knowledge of elevator systems preferred, including Application Engineering
• Experience working in cross-functional environments, including indirect reporting structures
• Background in construction project cost forecasting

Skills & Expertise

• Strong business acumen with solid project management and capacity planning experience
• Proven ability to manage internal processes and drive efficiency
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (required)
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, SAP, and Lotus Notes

Additional Strengths

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels and diverse teams
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, clients, and partners
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed

Pay & Benefits

Base Salary $113,400 - $141,700
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.