What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Project Manager New Installations position at Schindler Group?
Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 87956
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.
Join us as a
Associate Project Manager New Installations
Your Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager, you will collaborate with the Project 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
What you bring
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!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
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.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
Job ID: 87956
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.
Join us as a
Associate Project Manager New Installations
Your Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager, you will collaborate with the Project 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.
- Monitor job financial performance, track invoice collections, bad debt and process progress payments.
- Facilitate with project scope, prepare change order paperwork, and track changes in SAP to ensure proper documentation.
- Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve 90% payment before elevator turnover.
- 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
- Ensure compliance with customer and Schindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety.
- Influence installation scheduling and manpower to meet budget commitments.
- 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 New Installation (NI) tools and processes
- Benefit from one-on-one mentorship to enhance your skills and accelerate your understanding of the business
- Gain hands-on experience with project management software and organizational tools
What you bring
- Relevant Associate's Degree, BA, BS, or Construction Management degree preferred; work experience may substitute for a degree.
- 2 years of professional experience, preferably in a related industry
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore preferred.
- Prior experience in Sales or operations functions
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
- 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.
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!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- 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.
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.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.