Field Operations/Project Manager

Job Description

Florida Lifts, a division of Savaria USA, Inc., is a locally based operation of Savaria, a publicly traded global leader in accessibility and elevator solutions. With over 2,500 employees across more than 10 countries, Savaria operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, specializing in the installation and service of mobility equipment ranging from stairlifts to mid-rise passenger elevators.

Located in Boynton Beach, FL is a leader in the design, installation, and service of residential and commercial elevators, stairway chair lifts, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts.

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Operations / Project Manager to oversee and coordinate all new equipment installation and service projects.

OVERVIEW:

The Field Operations / Project Manager is responsible for managing field operations from project award through final turnover, ensuring seamless execution, operational efficiency, and high customer satisfaction.

This hands-on role works closely with the General Manager. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing personnel and projects from contract execution through installation, inspection, and final handoff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and customer expectations.
• Ensure all installation crews are scheduled for efficient installation.
• Coordinate all contract activities from project award through completed installation.
• Participate in weekly project status meetings and report on backlog progress.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Communicate proactively with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory authorities regarding project design, preparation, and scheduling.
• Collaborate closely with internal staff, and senior leadership to ensure project success from both financial and customer perspectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize project management tools to track timelines, deliverables, and performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and customer expectations.
• Ensure all installation crews are scheduled for efficient installation.
• Coordinate all contract activities from project award through completed installation.
• Participate in weekly project status meetings and report on backlog progress.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Communicate proactively with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory authorities regarding project design, preparation, and scheduling.
• Collaborate closely with internal staff, and senior leadership to ensure project success from both financial and customer perspectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize project management tools to track timelines, deliverables, and performance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Some 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.
• Candidates 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.
• 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.
• 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.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are to not be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.