Project Manager -Modernization

About the role

Located in San Francisco, CA, United States, Schindler elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people daily. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll engage in meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, contributing to more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable environments. By joining us, you help shape the future and continue a legacy that began in 1874.

Responsibilities

As a Schindler Project Manager, the candidate's role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications 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 the selected candidate must be able to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships to advance Schindler's presence in the marketplace and achieve the organization's financial goals.

• 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 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 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 an 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, receiving 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 or minimum 3 years of technical or sales experience in the elevator industry or related field.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a leadership role preferred.

Skills

• Solid problem‑solving skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in building and managing client relationships.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing timelines, scheduling, and budgets.
• 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 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.