Job Opportunities Project Manager - Large Project Center

Schindler Elevator • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Project Manager for the Large Project Center (LPC) leads large projects from early sales involvement through award, engineering, procurement, and installation readiness. The role coordinates project transitions across financial award, engineering, and supply chain; communicates with Project Managers about concerns during engineering and procurement; supports sales efforts for Major Projects as needed; documents process gaps and establishes best practices; and manages national major-project installation resources and project assets.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience, preferably in a similar function or industry.
• Experience working in cross-functional roles across direct and indirect reports.
• Experience in construction project cost forecasting.
• Strong project management and capacity planning skills.
• High level of business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills are required, as well as MS Project and SAP.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of large projects through financial award.
• Lead the transition of large projects from award into engineering.
• Lead the engagement and transition of large projects from engineering into supply chain.
• Communicate with Project Managers throughout engineering and procurement, focusing on areas of concern.
• Participate in sales efforts for Major Projects as needed.
• Document process gaps, publish and enforce best practices based on experience and lessons learned.
• Maintain and manage the national major-project installation resource schedule.
• Maintain and manage major-project assets, including installation tools and project-specific equipment.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) match, 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, eligible 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed