Project Manager- New Installation/Modernization (Detroit)

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of operational project management
• Fosters a culture of safety; administers company safety program and training as needed
• Coordinates target specific programs and initiatives designed to improve performance within a product line, business unit, or specific project
• Assists in training of Branch Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure consistent performance within a product line
• Assists Regional Project Manager and Region Vice-Presidents with management/implementation of cost (financial & labor) tracking and reporting system(s) at a project, branch and district level
• Assesses operational workflow, resource utilization, technology, and skills to identify efficiency gains
• Develops solutions to meet and exceed organizational goals, quality and cost objectives
• Coordinates internal resources from the flawless execution of projects
• Ensures that all projects are delivered in-time, with scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Understanding of Oracle and Servigistic programs
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project cost using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and high quality business updates
• Work closely with USFO Team on all communication and project performance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Some travel required, up to 10%

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in elevator/construction industry desirable
• Requires thorough knowledge of elevator equipment and the construction industry and knowledge of installation procedures
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and/or structural blueprints/drawings
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Must be self-motivated, have high energy and willing to adapt to many different personalities and situations
• Management would include all aspects of the job, safety, planning, scheduling, manpower, financials, paperwork, etc
• Candidate must be willing and able to work in a large, busy and at times stressful environment
• Needs to be self-motivated, have high energy and willing and able to adapt to many different personalities and situations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed
• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

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