Project Manager Modernization

Location: Detroit, MI, United States Job ID: 88711 Project Manager Modernization We Elevate… Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people 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, contributing to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. Main Responsibilities The most important criteria for this role are proven project management experience. As a Schindler Project Manager, you will work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are completely met; work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and, work with local and regional management to ensure high quality and financially successful modernizations. This role is customer focused, requiring strong relationship building to advance Schindler’s presence in the marketplace and achieve the organization’s financial goals. Responsibilities Include Follow and accurately manage 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 turn over. Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures. What You Bring BS/AS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance with prior project management experience. Minimum 5 years experience 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. What’s in it for you 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 the first year of a child’s birth or adoption. A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth. At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)