Champion Elevator Corporation is hiring: Project Manager in New York

Job Description

Project Manager -

Note: Applicants Must be located in New York. We are not offering relocation for this role.

Elevator/Construction industry experience required.

Client & Contract Initiation

• Serve as the primary point of contact by sending formal introduction letters to clients at project onset.
• Review all contract documents, proposals, and project specifications to ensure complete understanding of requirements.

Project Preparation

• Prepare and distribute comprehensive kick-off packages to supervisors and field personnel.
• Obtain and negotiate equipment quotes to ensure best pricing aligned with project estimates.
• Issue purchase orders for all equipment, ensuring all purchases remain within the approved budget.

Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets and track expenditures to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Assist in preparation and review of monthly modernization billing statements.
• Identify and propose change orders for any work outside the original scope; track and process all approved changes in collaboration with the President of Modernization and Construction.

Technical Coordination

• Review all technical drawings in partnership with the engineering department to ensure compliance with contract requirements and existing job-site conditions.
• Oversee the engineering review process, providing final approval for all technical documents.
• Send technical submittals to customers and actively follow up to secure approvals.

Scheduling & Logistics

• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors (e.g., cab and entrance providers, electricians, drillers) to maintain project timelines.
• Work with the warehouse to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to job sites.
• Provide weekly project schedule updates to the President of Modernization & Construction and to clients to maintain transparency and ensure contractual milestones are met.

Site & Field Management

• Attend job-site meetings, virtual meetings, or conference calls as required.
• Maintain daily communication with field supervisors and mechanics, supporting field operations as needed.
• Coordinate final inspections and secure all required signoffs before placing elevators back into service.

Documentation & Close-Out

• Maintain organized documentation for all assigned projects within the shared drive, ensuring proper labeling and version control.
• Prepare all close-out documentation and ensure timely delivery to consultants or property owners.
• Treat punch lists with top priority, correcting any items promptly to maintain client satisfaction and project integrity.