Head of Project Management

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. you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Project Manager - Large Projects

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

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.

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.

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree a plus.

5+ years of experience supporting major projects within the construction industry.

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.

Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills required), MS Project, and SAP.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, team‑oriented relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and partners.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically.

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.

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.

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