Project Manager - Vertical Transportation Special Projects

Project Manager - Vertical Transportation Special Projects

Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Lerch Bates is seeking a Project Manager to develop program and system specifications to meet customers' technical requirements and guide the enablement, configuration, or coding of products and solutions. The role provides technical information, requirements, and project cost estimates for proposals, quotes and statements of work, creates and maintains documentation, and supervises the technical support team.

• Facilitate and attend client meetings with architects.
• Participate in all aspects of project development: bid and contract development, conceptual planning, design, construction administration, maintenance audits, site safety and equipment inspections, and modernization projects for vertical transportation systems.
• Manage assigned active projects to ensure client satisfaction, quality, timeliness of delivery and billing.
• Assist with planning, coordination, billing, delivery and other activities in the service area as requested.
• Provide scheduled and requested reports (equipment/systems status, work progress, billing, change orders, deficiencies).
• Oversee allocation of projects and tasks, directing workflows for efficient execution.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Engineering, Construction, or the Elevator industry.
• Strong AutoCAD, Revit, math, geometry and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to calculate mechanical, electrical and structural loads manually.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of elevators, escalators, moving walkways, or other vertical transportation equipment and applicable ASME codes.
• Project management skills: coordination with architects, owners, contractors, municipalities.
• Highly organized, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Deductive reasoning and critical thinking.
• Current knowledge of industry operational and equipment trends.
• Ability to execute tasks accurately and manage multiple projects.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Travel regionally as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD deliverables and project time recording systems.

• $60k–$75k/year base salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership program.
• Generous PTO.
• Incentive compensation bonus.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• FSA and HSA.
• Charitable paid time off.
• Birthday bonus.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and learning & development (including internal department for career growth).
• Exceptional company culture with employee resource groups, team building and networking activities.

Lerch Bates is 100 % employee‑owned. After enough service time, employees are eligible for stock ownership, contributing to wealth accumulation or retirement. CORE values:
Ownership, Community, Integrity, Respect, Optimism.

• Both physical and mental demands may involve offices, construction sites and confined spaces.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug test. A conditional offer may be rescinded if a candidate fails either background check or drug test.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.