Job Opportunities Project Manager - New Installations

Schindler Elevator • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for full cycle project management of high-quality, financially successful new installations. You will collaborate with sales representatives, field superintendents and customers to meet specifications and resolve technical issues. This role involves overseeing new installation projects to ensure efficient, profitable close-out, providing approved submittals and ensuring timely delivery of materials from vendors. You will collaborate with the Field Superintendents to monitor job progress and address potential delays with action plans, and partner with Engineering and local & regional management for successful completion of the project. You will also maintain vendor relationships and assist with monthly forecasting and budget planning, and identify change notice opportunities, prepare paperwork, and secure customer approvals before work begins. Additionally, you will manage project revenue, size, and adherence to fulfillment guidelines, and ensure timely invoicing, targeting 90% payment prior to elevator turnover. Establishing and maintaining critical customer relationships to support project success is key, as is submitting certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws. You will also ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Experience in the construction, elevator or related building systems industry
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Strong financial acumen

Responsibilities

• Oversee new installation projects to ensure efficient, profitable close-out
• Provide approved submittals and ensure timely delivery of materials from vendors
• Collaborate with the Field Superintendents to monitor job progress and address potential delays with action plans
• Partner with Engineering and local & regional management for successful completion of the project
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist with monthly forecasting and budget planning
• Identify change notice opportunities, prepare paperwork, and secure customer approvals before work begins
• Manage project revenue, size, and adherence to fulfillment guidelines
• Ensure timely invoicing, targeting 90% payment prior to elevator turnover
• Establish and maintain critical customer relationships to support project success
• Submit certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws
• Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety

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: Mid Level