Job Opportunities Project Manager Engineering MOD
About The Position
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. Join us as a Project Manager Engineering MOD Your main responsibilities The Project Manager, Engineering MOD is responsible for the daily management of a team of 6-8 in the fulfillment of Modernization engineering. The position will engage and remain a link throughout the project life cycle, driving project execution and delivery in the areas of mechanical, electrical, layout, and project management.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required
- 3-5 years of experience working with elevators in the construction industry, project/program management, and/or supply chain management
- Resource planning experience
- Experience working in cross functional roles across direct/indirect reports
- Experience in project cost forecasting, project management, and/or supply chain management
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS-Project, and SAP
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships
- Strong business acumen, project management planning
- Travel 10% -15% domestic
Responsibilities
- Workload Management: Lead the transition of projects from sales into engineering for assigned projects. Manage workload capacity analysis and assignment for active project backlog and new sales.
- Deliverable Management: Responsible for the on-time performance of assigned engineering deliverables (layouts, submittals, material release, timely receipt of change orders). Drive KPIs to validate performance and drive improvement.
- Customer Management: Single point of contact between field operations and engineering for assigned projects. Meet and exceed Service Level Agreement requirements.
- Employee Engagement: Provide training, coaching, and mentoring in processes, tools, and documentation in support of daily operations. Foster a culture of communication and development in support of future career trajectory.
- Lead the transition of modernization projects from sales to engineering, ensuring a seamless handoff and clear project scope.
- Manage team workload, balancing active project backlog with new opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
- Oversee project forecasting, including engineering cost-to-complete and resource planning.
- Drive the on-time delivery of engineering outputs, including layouts, submittals, material releases, and change orders.
- Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials aligned with project schedules.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, ensure quality, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Act as the primary point of contact between field operations and engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales and operations, to support successful project outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional engineering team to achieve performance and growth objectives.
- Manage employee-related responsibilities, including performance management, training, and administrative functions.
- Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
