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Elevator Services Group

Elevator Mechanic

Austin, TX

$35 - $55/hr

Elevator MechanicLocation: Austin, TXSkills Required: * Two year's experience installing and/or ... Ability to manage installation projects and complete in a timely manner * High attention to detail ...

Fortis Industries

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Blackstone, VA

$80K - $85K/yr

Lead and manage all phases of the elevator maintenance project in accordance with contract requirements and federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS). * Supervise elevator mechanics, technicians, and ...

TK Elevator

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

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AKQA

Freelance Senior Project Manager

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$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Project Manager with a strong emphasis on digital product delivery to join one of our most high-profile, long-standing client partnerships. This is a ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Elevator Project Manager vs Elevator Technician?

AspectFreelance Elevator Project ManagerElevator Technician
CredentialsProject management certifications, industry-specific trainingTechnical certifications, licensing, specialized training
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, client sites, project planningOn-site installation, maintenance, repair of elevators
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance, consulting firms, construction companiesElevator manufacturing, maintenance companies, service providers
Search & Comparison IntentProject management, freelance elevator projectsElevator repair, maintenance, technical skills

The Freelance Elevator Project Manager focuses on overseeing elevator projects, coordinating teams, and managing timelines, often working independently or with clients. In contrast, an Elevator Technician performs hands-on installation, maintenance, and repair of elevator systems. While both roles require industry knowledge, the project manager emphasizes planning and coordination, whereas the technician emphasizes technical skills and on-site work.

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Project Manager - Modernization

Project Manager - Modernization

Schindler Elevator Corporation

San Francisco, CA

$113K - $141K/yr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Schindler rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 421 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States 
Requisition ID: 87582 

Jardine Schindler stands for mobility. Mobility needs experts.
Join our team in San Francisco.

Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators, and related services. Schindler mobility solutions move two billion people every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are over 70,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

Schindler Vietnam was one of the first foreign-owned elevator companies to start operating in Vietnam, back in 1995. It is involved in importing, installing and maintaining Schindler elevators and escalators. In 1998, Schindler started its own factory in Vietnam, which produces brackets, beams and builder's elevators for both local and export purposes. Schindler Vietnam is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with branches in Ha Noi and Da Nang and representatives in Can Tho, Hai Phong and Nha Trang.

Project Manager - Modernization
Mobility is the goal

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
 As a Schindler Project Manager, the candidate's 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 Schindler's presence in the marketplace and ensure achievement of the organization's 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

Base Salary $113,400 - $141,700

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

 
Mobility needs you

Requirements 

  • 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 
 
 
Do you want to move the future with us?

If so, we would like to meet you, and look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

Sarah Demetria Ward
sarah.ward1@schindler.com


www.schindler.com/vn

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 or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

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