Project Manager - Modernization

Location:

Seattle, WA, United States

Job

As a Schindler Project Manager, the role involves working with sales reps and customers to ensure specifications are met, collaborating with superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems, and coordinating with local and region management to deliver high‑quality, financially successful installations and modernizations.

• 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 an action plan and timeframe 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 that 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 an action plan and timeframe 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, receive 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 turnover
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 3 years of technical or sales experience in the elevator industry or related field
• Prior project management experience preferred
• 3+ years' experience in a leadership role preferred
• Solid problem‑solving skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in building and managing client relationships
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience managing timelines, scheduling, and budgets
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel

Base Salary $113,400 – $141,700 (typical range; may vary based on experience, education, location, skills and business priorities). Compensation listed is base salary only; no commissions or long‑term incentives included.

• 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

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

Any unsolicited application from recruitment agencies is deemed rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a recruitment agency.