Project Manager

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €8 billion in the fiscal year 2018/2019. Over 1,000 locations around the world provide an extensive network that guarantees closeness to customers. After building its position as one of the world’s leading elevator companies in a mere 40 years’ time, TK Elevator became an independent company in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is its service business, with approximately 1.4 million units under maintenance and over 24,000 service technicians globally. The product portfolio covers commodity elevators for residential and commercial buildings to cutting-edge, highly customized solutions for state-of-the-art skyscrapers – such as One World Trade Center in New York. In addition, it also consists of escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts, as well as tailored service solutions such as MAX, the industry’s first cloud-based digitally enhanced maintenance solution – thus covering a broad spectrum of urban mobility.

TK Elevator Americas is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, with more than 15,500 employees, in over 230 branch and service locations. TK Elevator Americas oversees all business for the operations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America.

TKE Airport Systems manufactures, installs, operates and maintains passenger boarding bridges through three companies at locations around the world:

1. TK Airports Solutions S.A., based in Mieres, Asturias (Spain).
2. TK Airport Solutions Inc., based in Fort Worth, Texas (U.S.A.).

We believe that quality is the key to successfully meeting our customer´s needs. Our highly skilled personnel work at every level of the company to offer clients innovative design and the most advanced technology, as well as the very best in product reliability and service.

Continuous investment in research and development leads to state-of-the-art design, where precision and accuracy are applied to our passenger boarding bridge (PBB) production line. This is equipped with the latest in automation technology, developed exclusively to manufacture this product.

Safety is a core value of our business and our commitment to YOU! It is woven into our culture each and every day.

OVERALL POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of all projects in a timely manner.

CORE TASKS:

• Accountable for overseeing all aspects of a contract during contract bidding through all subsequent processes to assure the timely completion.

• Responsible for the project management of walkways and passenger boarding bridge projects, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation, and documentation.

• Accountable for managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Timely response to customer communication, coordinate schedules and installation with customers.

• Project billing and pay applications.

• Coordinate and track submittal approval process.

• Responsible for site visits and harmonizing meetings with customers.

• Accountable for establishing and maintaining a strong customer relation with clients, while focusing on Company’s expected level of profitability from Contract.

• Responsible to coordinate and oversee the installation of our equipment. Manage and provide direction to subcontractors and our own field personnel.

• Responsible to solicit quotes and initiate purchase orders for auxiliary equipment, shipping and installation subcontracts.

• Responsible for assuring projects are implemented and completed in a time efficient and cost effective manner through contracting with sub-contractors, coordinating activities with airport and airline management; oversee safety regulations; maintaining control of project cost; preparing accounting reports and presenting reports to all levels of Company management.

• Assure timely completion of necessary paperwork for job costing, schedule requirements, parts and supply requirements.

• Accountable for interfacing with all levels of management and personnel, Engineering, Material Management, client’s representatives, major contractor, sub-contractors, vendors, etc. in a professional manner, whereby reflecting a positive image of TK Airport Solutions, Inc.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and correction of problems that develop throughout the normal process of completing the project and turning it over to After Sales

• As engineering changes develop, assist in implementation of changes and modifications.

• Responsible for issuing Change Orders, on an as-needed basis, and obtaining proper approval and signatures from Client and TK Airport Solutions, Inc.

• Accountable for cost containment of the contract; tracking of cost and issuing financial reports to Department Director, Sales, Finance, Accounting and President.

• Participate and add value as a member of the TKAS Management Team.

• Engages in effective communication within and across departments.

• Participate in Company Safety Program through safety meetings, audits, following good safe work practices and maintaining a safety and clean work environment.

• Commitment to quality by meeting and exceeding our customer expectations and continuously improving our quality management system and their processes to create value for customers, employees and shareholders.

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION HOLDER:

Expert Know How/Knowledge:

• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project or other scheduling software.
• Ability to manage projects, processes and interface with customers in an effective, efficient manner.
• Demonstrated experience and success in management of projects, processes and high-level customer service.
• Experience with collaborating with multiple departments; manufacturing, field installation engineering, and sales.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy industry field and fluent in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed and/or work extended hours.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports.
• Possess strong discipline to provide accurate and timely data.
• Impeccable attention to detail, effective problem solving skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time – accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• Must be self-directed, professional and dependable.
• Demonstrate dependable work habits and schedule.
• Observe all safety rules, procedures, and OSHA regulations

Expected (Educational) Qualifications:

Associates Degree or equivalent work related experience.

Bachelor Degree preferred.

Expected Years of Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in project management role within a manufacturing environment.

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