Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than two billionof us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities and contributes to making places more accessibleinclusive and sustainable for all. We combine innovation safety and high ethical standards ensuring respect bothamong colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us you dont justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our richlegacy that started back in 1874.
WithCanadianHeadquarters in Toronto Ontario Schindler Elevator Corporation specializes in latest-technologyengineering as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designedand rigorously tested for comfort efficiency and reliability. Schindler productscan be found in many well-known buildings throughout Canada includingScotia Plaza Bay & Adelaide Edmonton Arena Calgary Airport andVancouver Canada Line.
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Project Manager
Your main responsibilities
Operations (Project) Manager NI (New Installation) and MOD (Modernization)
As the New Installation and Modernization Operations (Project) Manager you will be responsible for the full project life cycle from project booking to project closing utilizing company tools methods and processes to deliver high-quality financially successful new installation and modernization projects. You will collaborate with sales representatives field supervisors coordinators Finance and FQE Business Partners and customers to meet specifications and resolve commercial and technical issues.
Responsibilities
People Management
- Provide leadership and direction to the new installation and modernization operations (Project) team including supervisors coordinators and mechanics.
- Manage direct reports by providing mentorship guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development and ensure training requirements are met.
- Actively support and drive health and safety initiatives by integrating safe work practices into operational procedures participating in training activities and promoting a culture of safety.
- Participate in company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of elevator products services and procedures.
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees
Project/Process Management
- Oversee project management including milestones Fulfilment and scheduling activities while maintaining execution financial and commercial responsibility for the outcome of new installation and modernization projects.
- Ensure the department complies with ISO requirements and other Schindler NI and MOD HQ-defined processes BDPs and NI/MOD digital applications including SAP SPN FieldLink SAP DMS and ITF.
- Review new installation and modernization project specifications and drawings during the design and installation phases.
- Interface with local consultants for large or complex new installation and modernization projects.
- Act as the spokesperson for the District/Branch to HQ on issues related to the new installation and modernization product line including order processing to continuously improve company methods tools and processes.
Customer Orientation
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers consultants architects contractors and developers.
- Communicate necessary information to customers and internal operations to help ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assess and follow up on customer needs and complaints through to satisfactory resolution.
- Prepare and maintain required customer information and files in accordance with established procedures
Operations Management
- Organize focus and guide NI and MOD supervisors and support staff in executing operational activities to meet operational targets.
- Interface with IUEC representatives to foster positive labour relations.
Financial Management
- Work with the District/Branch Manager and within company guidelines to assist with the development of annual budgets.
- Manage the P&L; for NI and MOD projects including ensuring that financial goals and expectations are met or exceeded including change orders material and labour PPG.
- Oversee the management of materials and manpower within the budgeted framework.
What you bring
Knowledge
- Post-secondary education in business or engineering is preferred.
- Five to eight years of experience in the elevator industry or a related field or in a similar industry involving the new installation or modernization of capital equipment with at least three to five of those years in a supervisory or management position.
Critical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word Teams and Project.
- Understanding of financial statements
- Analytical: ability to think conceptually and make an impact.
- Coaching and mentoring: ability to motivate and guide team members.
- Communication: ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
- Leadership: possess solid leadership skills.
- Negotiation: ability to negotiate persuasively and effectively in a tactful manner to gain customers acceptance of company terms and conditions.
- People management: ability to select train supervise and evaluate staff.
- Persuasion: persuasion is required both internally and externally. Regional employees support staff suppliers consultants government authorities internal support groups and customers must frequently be motivated to act or respond in a manner that supports credibility.
- Presentation: ability to present materials clearly and engage the audience.
- Problem solving:
ability to interpret complex commercial concerns and identify and mobilize appropriate resources with minimal negative impact; ability to fully understand the problem assess responsibility explore alternatives develop creative solutions and negotiate settlements.
- Teamwork: ability to interact with all levels and be an integral part of the operation.
- Demonstrate the ability to embrace new concepts and change as well as seek new ways of doing things.
Whats in it for you
- Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
- Competitive Bonus Incentive Program or Commission Plan
- Wide range of professional and leadership development opportunities
- Competitive Extended Health Dental & Vision Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Competitive Group RRSP with Company Match
The salary range for this position is $100000 to $130000 CAD.
This range represents base salary only and does not include bonus incentive compensation or benefits. Eligible employees may participate in discretionary incentive programs based on individual and company performance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to eligible employees
Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education skills and market conditions as well as internal equity considerations in alignment with our overall compensation practices.
In addition to base pay this role will be eligible for: Bonus Incentive Program.
Advantages & RRSP
We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This posting represents an existing vacancy. The salary range disclosed reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting.
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this position.
We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring or evaluation process. All hiring decisions are made by authorized human personnel.
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