PERMANENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Project Manager – New Equipment / Modernization

Adecco is the world leader in human resource solutions with over 50 years of experience, 7,000 offices worldwide, including 60 branches located in Canada alone. Simply put, Adecco connects more people - with more permanent, temporary and contract employment opportunities - at more organizations than any other company in Canada.

Our Client

Our client is one of the world's largest manufacturers and maintainers of people moving products, including elevators, escalators, shuttle systems and moving walkways.  They employ more than 60,000 people, offer products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintain more than 1.35 million elevators and escalators worldwide. So just imagine where they can take you! 

Our client offers competitive compensation, pension and employee savings plans and other family-friendly policies and programs to help employees grow personally while balancing their home and professional lives. Their flexible and comprehensive benefits program provides valuable financial protection to employees and their families.  A company truck and gas card is provided, and all business related travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Your Role

• Responsible for managing multiple major modernization projects and direct supervision of construction mechanics and installation teams.
• Regular meetings with customers to address their needs and ensure that the sites are properly prepared for our installation.
• Efficiently scheduling labour resources, managing an operating budget, supporting the sale of equipment upgrades and identifying and driving efficiency improvements in modernization and new equipment operations.
• Conducting frequent elevator equipment audits. 
• Based out of the Dartmouth branch, traveling extensively throughout HRM with periodic travel to NS, NB and PEI. 
• Approximate working hours are 50 – 60 per week.  

The Requirements

• Post secondary degree, or at least 2 years of experience in the elevator industry. 
• Up to 7 years of work experience, preferably in supervisory or project management roles, specifically in a skilled trade or union environment.
• Proven leader with outstanding organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated individual, able to direct, supervise and lead the performance of field operations for modernization and new equipment installation.
• Upbeat and enjoy dealing with, and presenting to, many different stakeholders – from mechanics to architects, contractors to clients. 
• Strong knowledge of PC programs is a must, specifically MS Office. 

Apply Now!
Please submit your resume and cover letter (MS Word format) to alanna.makinen@adecco.ca quoting the job title in the subject line.  Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.

We thank all of those who apply; however, only candidates who meet above requirements will be contacted at this time.

Alanna Mäkinen, Permanent Placement Consultant
alanna.makinen@adecco.ca