Elevator installer Jobs in Scarborough, ON

Are you an experienced leader in the elevator or capital equipment industry looking to take the next big step in your career?
We are partnering with a premier global leader in vertical transportation to find a driven Project Manager to oversee their New Installation and Modernization teams.
In this pivotal role, you will manage the full project life cycle—from booking to closing—ensuring high-quality execution, safety compliance, and financial success across all projects.

Job Title: Project Manager – New Installation & Modernization

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 annually (based on experience) plus bonus

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Annual salary of $110,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience.

Career Impact: Lead high-profile new installation and modernization projects with full ownership over operational and financial outcomes.

Leadership & Growth: Opportunity to mentor and develop a skilled team of supervisors, coordinators, and field mechanics while advancing your own career within a respected industry leader.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a competitive total rewards package, including health and dental benefits, retirement savings plans, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities
People & Operations Management

Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and direction to the New Installation and Modernization operations team, including field supervisors, project coordinators, and mechanics.

Manage direct reports through constructive feedback, performance evaluations, and training initiatives to promote continuous employee development.

Champion a strong culture of health and safety by integrating safe work practices into daily operational procedures and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.

Collaborate with union representatives (such as the IUEC) to foster positive and productive labour relations.

Project & Process Management

Oversee end-to-end project management—including milestones, resource scheduling, and execution—while maintaining full commercial and financial accountability for project outcomes.

Ensure strict departmental compliance with ISO standards, internal quality protocols, and digital project management/ERP platforms.

Review project specifications and technical drawings during the design and installation phases, interfacing with local consultants on large or complex builds.

Act as the regional liaison to corporate leadership regarding product line operations and order processing to help drive continuous process improvements.

Customer Orientation

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key customers, consultants, architects, general contractors, and developers.

Communicate project updates clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and high customer satisfaction.

Proactively assess and resolve customer inquiries, commercial concerns, or complaints through to satisfactory resolution.

Financial Management

Manage the Profit & Loss (P&L) for all New Installation and Modernization projects, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded across change orders, materials, and labour budgets.

Partner with branch leadership to assist in the development of annual operating budgets and oversee manpower and material allocation within budgeted frameworks.

Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary education in Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in the elevator industry or a related capital equipment field (involving new installation or modernization), including at least 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or management role.

Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams, and Project) and familiarity with ERP and project tracking software.

Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial statements, P&L management, budgeting, and commercial contract terms.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to coach, motivate, and manage diverse teams, alongside strong presentation and relationship-building skills.

Negotiation & Problem-Solving: Tactful, persuasive communicator capable of navigating complex commercial issues, resolving disputes, and negotiating settlements with customers, suppliers, and authorities.

Summary
If you are ready to lead impactful projects and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Please apply directly to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Leslie at leslie.walker@randstad.ca.

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