PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
The most important criteria for this role are proven project management experience. As a Schindler Project Manager the candidates role will be to work with sales reps and customers to ensure specification are completely met; to work with Schindler superintendents and engineering to resolve technical problems; and to work with local and region management to ensure high quality and financially successful installations/modernizations. This role is customer focused and so the selected candidate must be able to connect with people and form outstanding customer relationships so as to advance Schindlers presence in the marketplace and ensure achievement of the organizations financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 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 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 received 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

Expected Salary Range is $110700 - $138400 depending on experience

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