Senior Project Manager - Elevators / Escalators - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Gannett Fleming focuses on providing the highest quality of vertical transportation consulting services from design and engineering for new installations and modernizations, to maintenance oversight and contract enforcement of the life of the vertical transportation equipment for our clients. We provide a wide range of consulting services from condition assessments to complex design projects. Our experience is in new design, modernization, and maintenance oversight in markets such as Transit, Aviation, Federal/State and Local Governments, Industrial, and Commercial.

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the New York, NY office. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for projects within assigned area from pursuit and development to closeout.
• Manage contracts so that it is completed in a timely manner on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical and financial standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
• Serve as a client contact on assigned projects and respond to their needs.
• Develop leads, cultivate relationships, and increase growth.
• Effectively communicate project requirements, client needs, and technical aspects to multiple parties including owners, building managers, contractors, architects, engineers, as well as State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Work with inspectors, designers, and specialists to perform the project requirements in an efficient manner.
• Review project deliverables including design documents, specifications, assessment, inspection, and audit reports.
• Develop contract language and negotiate the scope of work to meet the client’s needs and provide high quality services.
• Travel within the New York / New Jersey areas to client’s offices and sites to conduct meetings, provide equipment evaluations, and construction progress site visits on a regular basis. Occasional out of area travel to meet client needs.
• Candidate must have familiarity with the Boston area market and codes to meet the needs of our existing clients.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a Business Degree is preferred.
• QEI certification or ability to obtain QEI within first 12 months of employment.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Elevator/Escalator Industry.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of client management experience.
• Knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change.
• Ability to read and review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication including presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, clients, and others in contact with the job.
• Experienced with MS Office.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: New York, NY / New Jersey

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2024-10878

Salary Range: $156,000 - $243,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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