National Operations Manager - Major Projects

With U.S. headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, and Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation is the North American operating entity of the Switzerland-based Schindler Group. Schindler is one of the leading global manufacturers of elevators, escalators and moving walks. Schindler employs over 5,000 people in more than 230 locations in North America.

Plan, monitor and control all aspects of the fulfillment of large projects and lead all involved to achieve objectives on time and to specified cost, quality, safety, performance and customer satisfaction.

* Participate in sales efforts of Major Projects as needed * Analyze projects at Schindler over $3M using Major Project Executive Summary (MPEX) tool. * Communicate with Project Managers the financial standing of the job and areas of concern. * Provide the necessary training to project managers to ensure compliance with Company process and Group standard * Hold Monthly review meetings for each project with project team and management team. * Report on higher level projects from $3M and above to District and Territory management. * Work to improve all Project Management and installation tools

**Basic Requirements:** * Bachelor's decree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration * Proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills * Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds throughout all levels and disciplines * Ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, clients and others in contact with the job **Preferred Experience:** * Estimating, contract writing and administration * Construction billing * Working with general contractors and the various systems they utilize to manage projects (Prolog, Constructware, Primavera, MS Project) * SAP, MS Office, Lotus Notes