Assistant Project Lead

Location: Boston, MA, United States 
Job ID: 90215 

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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Assistant Project Lead

Your main responsibilities

As an Assistant Project Lead, you will assist with the execution of service, maintenance and repair tasks for elevators, escalators, and moving walks. This includes coordinating administrative tasks, communicating with team members, and ensuring that certain elements of the project are executed according to plan. Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to plan and allocate resources effectively, ensuring project activities are aligned with schedules and deliverables.

Project Assistance & Coordination
• Provide accurate and timely updates on project status to management and conduct regular progress meetings to discuss any issues which may affect KPI’s
• Schedule work to address open violations, verifying that sales proposals are signed before work begins
• Coordinate all internal/external testing requirements based upon local codes. 
• Help manage resources such as time and materials to ensure project efficiency and complete work assignments

Documentation & Data Entry
• Ensure that Project Documentation, such as meeting notes, progress reports and updates is maintained accurately
• Process fees/penalties, including parking tickets, local government authority fees, permits and regulatory paperwork

Communication & Collaboration
• Serve as a point of contact for team members, stakeholders or customers to address inquiries or direct them to appropriate personnel
• Answer telephone calls, convey messages, and monitor the flow of e-mail within the field operations to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction

What you will learn
• Knowledge of Schindler’s products, services and fulfillment standards through live classroom trainings, time in the field and self-study learning platforms
• Participate in a three-day in-person onboarding training focused on Existing Installations (EI) tools and processes
• Gain hands-on experience in a corporate setting by developing skills in data entry, office software and teamwork while supporting key business operations in a dynamic work environment

What you bring

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience
• 0-1 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills

Base Salary $71,600 - $89,500

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

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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