We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeProject Manager - Large Projects

Schindler Group • Town of Wappinger, NY

4d • $113,400 - $141,700 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Quotation management, Cadre, and major project costing
• Resource planning
• Leading large project transitions across key phases (award, engineering, and supply chain)
• Partnering with Project Managers to proactively address risks and challenges
• Driving process improvement and implementing best practices
• Managing national resource schedules and project assets
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience working on major projects within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of elevator systems, including application engineering
• Experience working in cross-functional environments, including both direct and indirect reporting structures
• Experience with construction project cost forecasting
• Strong project management and resource/capacity planning capabilities
• Experience managing internal processes and driving operational efficiency
• Strong business acumen
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (including strong Excel skills)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences at all levels
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative, and team-oriented relationships with colleagues, leadership, clients, and external partners
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed

Nice To Haves

• MBA or similar advanced degree preferred
• experience with MS Project preferred

Responsibilities

• Support sales efforts for Major Projects as needed
• Lead the transition of large projects through financial award
• Manage the handoff of projects from award into engineering
• Oversee the transition from engineering into the supply chain phase
• Communicate with Project Managers throughout engineering and procurement, addressing any areas of concern
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements by documenting, publishing, and enforcing best practices based on lessons learned
• Maintain and manage the national installation resource schedule for major projects
• Oversee major project assets, including installation tools and project-specific equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior