Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

Position Responsibilites

·         Responsible for successfully coordinating all details involved with the purchasing, scheduling and delivery of materials required so that the jobs are completed in a timely, productive and cost-efficient manner

·         Select through a bidding process, subcontractors, and materials in alignment with the owners

·         Communicate efficiently with subcontractors, owners, and team members actions that need to be taken, expectations, and follow-up

·         Establish work plan and schedule and coordinates completion of the project through the subcontractors and project superintendent

·         Sets up new jobs and submits for processing

·         Coordinates issuance of letters of intent, city permits and plan checks, and DSA and OSHPD approvals; Reviews and prioritizes OSHPD jobs.  Set inspection coordinated with job superintendents and city or state agencies

·         Monitors progress of jobs through communication with customers, salespersons and modernization managers and superintendents; coordinates follow-ups and delivery dates using written and oral communications; communicates with customers in all areas of approvals, fabrications and delivery

·         Serve as the point of contact for the client and company

·         Preforms other duties as assigned

Educational Background: 

·         High School Diploma required; B.S. preferred 

·         Degree or Certification in Project Management or Construction Technology preferred

·         Experience may be substituted for years of college education

Professional Experience: 

§   Through knowledge of elevator equipment and the construction industry; knowledge of installation process

§   Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

§   Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

§   Experience/ability to direct/manage large projects

§   Prior experience in the elevator industry in a multi-branch / multi-state environment is preferred

§   Excellent communications and advisory skills are a necessity – oral, written and electronic communications

§   Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

§   Strong planning, organizational, and follow-up skills

§   Excellent people and process management skills

§   Ability to travel

Knowledge:

§   Understanding of vertical transportation industry

§   Understanding of Agile/Waterfall/Lean methodologies

§   Excellent communication techniques

§   Analysis and report modeling experience

Skills:

§   Highly organized

§   Work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

§   Strong PC proficiency including the entire Microsoft Office Suite

§   Customer service aptitude - Ability to address and resolve customer service issues

§   Flexible and able to adapt to changes

§   Show a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

§   Proven experience of working well within a team

§   Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. 

§   Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm and 10-key experience

§   Ability to communicate in English clearly and proficiently. Candidates fluent in other languages are encouraged to apply

Competencies:

§   Personal Accountability

§   Effective Communication

§   Demonstrates Initiative

§   Process Excellence

§   Passion for Customer Service & Stakeholder Success

§   Agility & Adaptability

§   Trust & Integrity

§   Drives Execution 

§  Uses Insightful Judgement