Project Manager - Large Projects

Location: Boston, MA, United States 
Job ID: 88336 

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 - Large Projects

Your main responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading large projects from early sales involvement through award, engineering, procurement, and installation readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in sales efforts for Major Projects as needed.
• Lead large projects through financial award and transition them into engineering.
• Manage the engagement and transition of large projects from engineering into supply chain.
• Partner closely with Project Managers throughout the engineering and procurement phases, with a focus on identifying and addressing areas of concern.
• Document process gaps and develop, publish, and enforce best practices based on experience and lessons learned.
• Maintain and manage the national major project installation resource schedule.
• Oversee and manage major project assets, including installation tools and project‑specific equipment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in:

• Quotation management, Cadre, and major project costing.
• Resource planning and coordination across large, complex projects.
• Supporting sales efforts for Major Projects as needed.
• Leading project transitions from award through engineering, supply chain, and installation readiness.

What you bring

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5+ years of experience preferably in a similar function or industry, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of elevator systems and application engineering.
• Experience working cross‑functionally across both direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Proven experience in construction project cost forecasting and major project costing.
• Strong project management and capacity planning skills.
• Experience managing and improving internal processes.
• High level of business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills required), MS Project, and SAP.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, team‑oriented relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically.

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!

• 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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