Project Manager Modernization

Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

About the role

The most important criteria for this role are proven project management experience. As a Schindler Manager, you will work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are completely met; collaborate with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and work with local and regional management to ensure high-quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer-focused, requiring the ability to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships to advance Schindler’s presence in the marketplace and achieve the organization’s financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure projects close out at the required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one (1) week of award; notify the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met and provide an 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 the factory, local vendors, and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure all required material is ready prior to the project start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify the manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide an action plan and time frame for completion.
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward it to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders and receive 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 turnover.
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferred in either the elevator industry or a related building systems industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans – effective from the first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with tenure, plus 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 the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost professional and leadership growth.