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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sales efforts for Major Projects as needed.
• Lead large projects through financial award and transition them into engineering.
• Manage the engagement and transition of large projects from engineering into supply chain.
• Partner closely with Project Managers throughout the engineering and procurement phases, with a focus on identifying and addressing areas of concern.
• Document process gaps and develop, publish, and enforce best practices based on experience and lessons learned.
• Maintain and manage the national major project installation resource schedule.
• Oversee and manage major project assets, including installation tools and project-specific equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience supporting major projects within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of elevator systems and application engineering.
• Experience working cross-functionally across both direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Proven experience in construction project cost forecasting and major project costing.
• Strong project management and capacity planning skills.
• Experience managing and improving internal processes.
• High level of business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills required), MS Project, and SAP.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically.

Pay

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

Schedule

Completely flexible, with the option to work remotely.

Benefits

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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.