Project Manager - New Installation

Location: Long Island, NY, United States
Job ID: 89122

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.

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Project Manager - New Installation

Your main responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for full cycle project management of high-quality, financially successful new installations. You will collaborate with sales representatives, field superintendents and customers to meet specifications and resolve technical issues.


Project Management:
• Oversee new installation projects to ensure efficient, profitable close-out
• Provide approved submittals and ensure timely delivery of materials from vendors
• Collaborate with the Field Superintendents to monitor job progress and address potential delays with action plans
• Partner with Engineering and local & regional management for successful completion of the project
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist with monthly forecasting and budget planning
• Identify change notice opportunities, prepare paperwork, and secure customer approvals before work begin

Financial Ownership:
• Manage project revenue, size, and adherence to fulfillment guidelines
• Ensure timely invoicing, targeting 90% payment prior to elevator turnover

Customer Relationship Management:
• Establish and maintain critical customer relationships to support project success.
• Submit certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws

Quality & Safety Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety

What you will learn
• Knowledge of Schindler's products, services and fulfillment standards through live classroom trainings, time in the field and self-study learning platforms
• Participate in a three-day in-person onboarding training focused on New Installation (NI) tools and processes
• Benefit from one-on-one mentorship to enhance your skills and accelerate your understanding of the business
• Gain hands-on experience with project management software and organizational tools

What you bring
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Preferred
• Experience in the construction, elevator or related building systems industry
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Strong financial acumen

Base Salary $113,400 - $141,700

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

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 first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate... Your Career


Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our 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.

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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.

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