What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - New Installation position at Schindler Group?
Location: Richmond, VA, United States
Job ID: 88743
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Project Manager - New Installation
Your Main Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, you’ll own the full project lifecycle for new installations, driving high-quality, financially successful outcomes. You’ll partner closely with sales, field superintendents, and customers to meet specifications and resolve any technical challenges along the way.
Project Management
Become 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 together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
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.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
Job ID: 88743
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Project Manager - New Installation
Your Main Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, you’ll own the full project lifecycle for new installations, driving high-quality, financially successful outcomes. You’ll partner closely with sales, field superintendents, and customers to meet specifications and resolve any technical challenges along the way.
Project Management
- Oversee new installation projects from start to close-out, ensuring efficiency and profitability
- Manage submittals and coordinate timely delivery of materials
- Work with Field Superintendents to track progress and proactively address delays
- Partner with Engineering and local/regional leadership to keep projects on track
- Maintain vendor relationships and support forecasting and budget planning
- Identify and manage change orders, including approvals before work begins
- Manage project revenue and ensure alignment with fulfillment guidelines
- Drive timely invoicing, targeting 90% collection prior to turnover
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure certified payroll is completed accurately and in compliance with prevailing wage requirements
- Ensure all work meets Schindler and customer standards for quality, performance, and safety
- Schindler’s products, services, and fulfillment standards through hands-on training and field exposure
- New Installation tools and processes through a 3-day onboarding program
- One-on-one mentorship to accelerate your growth
- Practical experience with project management tools and systems
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Experience in the construction, elevator or related building systems industry
- Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore
- Ability to read schematics and blueprints
- Strong financial acumen
- 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.
Become 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 together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- 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.
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.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.