POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: PITTSBURGH, PA

SUMMARY:

The Elevator Management Services (EMS) Project Manager is development position with the goal of becoming a technical elevator consultant. Through real-time experience the employee will learn the innerworkings and mechanics of how elevators and escalators function. The position will: assist with drafting modernization and maintenance specifications, overseeing project progression, act as a liaison with clients and elevator maintenance companies. The expectation is the candidate will acquire a QEI certified elevator inspector license.  The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Assist with identifying deficiencies and drafting modernization and maintenance specifications for vertical transportation
• Manage construction progression with elevator maintenance companies
• Serve as a liaison with clients and elevator maintenance companies
• Provide timely and accurate progress reports to EMS leadership and clients
• With completion of QEI Inspector’s License inspect elevator and escalator equipment to verify it is operating in accordance with all applicable jurisdiction code requirements and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Examine equipment and site to identify possible defects and faults in equipment, maintenance, machine room, hoistway and pit.
• Witness of standard testing methods to ensure equipment operation meets established code requirements.
• Complete deficiency and test reports and submits to the state.
• Operate in accordance with established safety practices.

 ESSTENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

PREFFERED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Two to Five years’ experience in the elevator industry with a working knowledge of elevator mechanics, maintenance, repairs, and testing of elevator systems.
• Possession of a current QEI ( Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification

WORK ENVIROMENT:

• Project Manager will work approximately 50% of their time in an office setting and 50% off-site at a commercial building setting such as: offices, hospitals, universities, apartments, and industrial sites.
• Position requires physical ability to climb ladders and ride on top of elevator unit to inspect.

COMPENSTAION/BENEFITS

• Elevators Management Services provides favorable compensation plans for the industry.
• Medical dental and vision coverage

ABOUT ELEVATOR MANAGEMEMT SERVICES

• Founded in 2007, Elevator Management Services (EMS) provides inspection and consulting for all forms of vertical transportation. Based in Pittsburgh, EMS manages over 2,000 elevators across the country. For more information, please visit us elevmgmt.com.
• Interested candidates please contact Rich Sieber at sieber@elevmgmt.com.

Elevator Management Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.