Job Opportunities Project Manager Modernization

Schindler Elevator • Raleigh, NC

2d • $102,000 - $127,700

About The Position

The Project Manager Modernization manages elevator modernization projects to achieve required quality, efficiency, and profitability. The role works with sales representatives and customers to ensure project specifications are met; collaborates with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and coordinates with local and regional management to support high-quality, financially successful installations and modernizations. A strong customer focus and the ability to build outstanding customer relationships are important to advancing Schindler’s marketplace presence and achieving organizational financial goals.

The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or candidates may qualify with five or more years of experience, preferably in a similar function or industry. The stated base salary range is $102,000–$127,700; compensation may vary based on experience, education, location, skills, and business priorities, and the range does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or five or more years of experience, preferably in a similar function or industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to build customer relationships and coordinate with sales representatives, customers, superintendents, engineering, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in a similar function or industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage new installation and modernization projects to ensure closeout at required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one week of award; notify the manager if required completion dates cannot be met and provide an action plan and timeframe.
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors after booking projects.
• Coordinate and follow up with the factory, local vendors, and superintendent on material delivery to ensure required materials are ready before the project start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress; notify the manager if completion dates cannot be met and provide an action plan and timeframe.
• Identify change notice opportunities, prepare change-order paperwork, send it to customers promptly, follow up, and obtain signed change orders before related work is completed.
• Ensure timely invoicing and that projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turnover.
• Participate in company professional development programs to enhance knowledge of elevator products, services, and procedures.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) match of up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure.
• Seven sick days.
• Three floating holidays and eight company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after six months of service.
• Parental leave at 100% of base pay for six consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• Development opportunities to support professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

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