Project Manager - Modernization

Location:

Reno, NV, United States
Job

Project Manager - Modernization

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Schindler Project Manager, the candidate's role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are completely met; work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and work with local and regional management to ensure high quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer focused, mandating building strong relationships to advance Schindler's presence in the marketplace and ensure the organization's financial goals.

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure that projects close out at the required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one (1) week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, and providing action plan and time frame for completion.
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking; coordinate and follow up with factory, local vendors and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure all required material is ready prior to project start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan and time frame for completion.
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, receiving signed change orders from the customer prior to any related work being completed.
• Ensure timely invoicing and ensure projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turn over.
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures.

• BS/AS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or Finance with prior project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel.

• 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 (increasing 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 child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Be part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as we shape sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people; they are the heart of our success.

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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