Project Manager -Modernization

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Job ID: 91724

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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 MOD

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Project Manager - Modernization (MOD)

As a Schindler Project Manager, the candidates role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specification are completely met; to work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and, to work with local and region management to ensure high quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer focused, and so the selected candidate must be able to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships so as to advance Schindlers presence in the marketplace and ensure achievement of the organizations financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/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 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 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, received 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

• Bachelors degree preferred or minimum 3 years of technical or sales experience in the elevator industry or related field
• Prior project management experience preferred
• 3+ years experience in a leadership role preferred
• Solid problem-solving skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in building and managing client relationships
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience managing timelines, scheduling, and budgets
• 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 first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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.

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For Questions, please contact Sarah Demetria Ward at sarah.ward1@schindler.com.

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• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
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