Associate Project Manager - New Installation

Location: Miami, FL, United States 
Job ID: 90834 

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Associate Project Manager - New Installation

Your main responsibilities

As an Associate Project Manager, you will collaborate with the Project Manager, NI Superintendet or Territory Project Operations Manager to analyze, plan, and execute project activities per customer and Company specifications. This role supports project bidding and ensures detailed follow-through to completion.

Project Support, Submittals & Close-Outs

• Assist with construction projects, post contract execution to ensure timely and budget-compliant close-out. Review and book projects within one week of award, alerting the Manager of any potential completion date risks and providing action plans.
• Support the Superintendent and engineering to resolve technical tasks, ensuring adherence to fulfillment+ protocols
• Prepare and send submittal packages to customers, review returned submittals, and provide necessary communication to Project Manager
• Support with submitting closeout documents to the customer and coordinating project turnover to the Service Department.

Financial & Change Order Support

• Facilitate with project scope, prepare change order paperwork, and track changes in SAP to ensure proper documentation.

• Monitor job financial performance, track invoice collections, bad debt and process progress payments.

• Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve targeted payment before elevator turnover.

Payroll, Permits & Compliance

• Prepare and submit certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws
• Coordinate the delivery of approved submittals and materials from vendors to ensure readiness before project start.
• Submit required permits or certificates as mandated by local codes or authorities; prepare M/W/DBE paperwork
• Order and provide insurance certificates to customers, as needed

Quality, Safety & Manpower

• Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety.
• Influence installation scheduling and manpower to meet budget commitments.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other technical field, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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