BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

At Western Elevator, we are an industry-leading residential elevator and commercial lift company dedicated to excellence in accessibility solutions. Recognized as one of the top companies in the lower mainland BC, we specialize in selling, installing, and servicing a variety of lifts, including residential elevators, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Field Project Manager to play a vital role in the field, ensuring jobsite readiness for elevator installations.

Position Summary The Project Manager would be responsible for overseeing all daily project management with new equipment sales. This position would report directly to the General Manager and work hand in hand with the inside office team. Our ideal project manager would have in-depth knowledge of managing a project from time the customer has signed on to time of turn over. The Project Manager would take ownership of knowing the status of all projects by visiting site directly and having regular touch points with customer and inside office team. Project manager would be involved to layout the job site correctly so that work by others is prepared accurately for the installation of the system. The Project manager would be involved in documenting all aspects of the site and conducting check lists so that the lift system can be ordered accurately and on time. The project manager would participate in weekly project meeting to ensure entire office is up to date on tasks needing to be tackled. Project manager would work hand in hand with accounting to ensure project progress billing is respected. After delivery and installation of the system Project manager would be responsible for keeping project on track and moving forward all the way through to inspection, turnover and hand off to the client.

This position is 100% on site at Coquitlam, BC . Responsibilities

• Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion of the elevator and lift installation.
• Participate in weekly project status meetings and provide progress updates on each project in the back log.
• Read and review architectural and structural drawings.
• Proactively communicate with multiple representatives including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment
• Ability to work closely with the internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize project management tools.

Mindset, Skills & Education

• An Associate’s Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in construction or technical trade is a plus with the ability to read house plans and technical drawings.
• Very competent IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and other MS products.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively manage expectations and relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Good follow up and conflict resolution skills needed to close tasks and projects.
• The ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Proven experience in project management, including project scheduling and implementation
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of being part of a large, evolving, and successful global organization with the ability to impact future success. This role is a chance to shape your career and the future of Savaria! Join us!

Work Hours: Monday to Friday (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM)