Project Manager

Job Description
Florida's premier commercial elevator design-build firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to drive operational success in our growing company. This customer-facing position works closely between sales, engineering, production and field operations to ensure that all documentation, material planning & purchasing, and field scheduling are coordinated for a smooth project execution.

ONLY professional, well-groomed applicants with a Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years relevant experience need apply. Sufficient project management experience (5+ years) can be substituted for Bachelor's degree; elevator, construction or design industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities & Primary Functions
Project P&L – responsible for delivering projects within budget and on time, with full client satisfaction, including P&L project reporting.

Inception/Filing – review newly awarded projects with Sales Rep and ensure that all needed information has been obtained; coordinate a complete project profile to ensure surveys, drawings, material specifications, bill of materials, approvals and thorough customer information are all present for the Operations Team to execute submittals, production and installation.

Administration of Project Management Software (PMS) – input, record and maintain all pertinent information from project inception to completion; ensure that every project is up to date throughout the project lifecycle. PMS training provided, Wrike software experience a plus.

Permitting and Inspections – responsible for preparing and submitting permit applications and related documents in various AHJs, along with coordinating site inspections in various municipalities.

Material Specifying & Ordering – confirm materials selected for projects, work with Engineering team and vendors to confirm order quantities and yields, availability, lead time and feasibility, and place and keep track of material orders with Accounting/Purchasing. Identify subcontracted services when present in work orders, coordinate POs and contracting of these services.

Production Coordination – coordinate with engineering to release projects into production and monitor their successful and timely fulfillment with support of Production Manager and/or Department Supervisors.

Liasing – coordinate installation timelines through liaisons with customers; communicate production statuses and anticipated fulfillments to customers as necessary, and schedule field installations. Attend project site visits, pre- and post-installation to ensure a smooth installation.

Sales Support – receive, review and generate any change order requests as necessary. Change orders are fully commissionable.

All other duties as assigned, including vendor management, ordering and tracking samples and running errands for the business when necessary.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree required – preferred fields of study include but are not limited to: project management, business, accounting, engineering & design.
• Equivalent experience (5+ years in project management) will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• Project, production and/or leadership experience required in a related industry.
• Experience with non-propriety PMS required (e.g., Wrike, Monday, Microsoft Project).
• Proficiency with MS Office and QuickBooks required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Experience interpreting drawings - ability to understand shop drawings, coordinate their creation with 3rd party engineers and interpret them to production staff as necessary.

Skills:

• Must be a strong multi-tasker with exceptional organization/filing skills.
• Must be articulate and have polished written and verbal communication.
• Must be computer savvy.
• Must have strong math and analytical skills.
• Must have desire to learn a new industry (if not already familiar with the elevator industry).
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to attend meetings as needed.

Work Schedule & Location

• Hours: 7am – 4pm, Mon – Fri (excluding federal holidays)
• Fridays are rotational remote workdays.
• Occasional site visits required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $65,000–$85,000/year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits available after 60 days.
• 3 weeks (120) PTO annual
• 5 paid holidays per year

Why Join Us?
Be part of an industry-leading team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. As a Project Manager, you'll play a vital role in delivering excellence to our clients and shaping the future of our company.

Company Description
Vasile Elevator is a market-leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of commercial elevator interiors, as well as a national supplier of products to the US elevator contractor market. Founded in 1999 with principal operations in South Florida, we continue to reinvest in our vision of shortening the path to sophisticated design and high-value products for our growing portfolio of clients. Come advance with us

Vasile Elevator is a market-leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of commercial elevator interiors, as well as a national supplier of products to the US elevator contractor market. Founded in 1999 with principal operations in South Florida, we continue to reinvest in our vision of shortening the path to sophisticated design and high-value products for our growing portfolio of clients. Come advance with us