Associate Project Manager - Modernization

Job Location

NYC Modernization, NY, United States

Job

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 the 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.

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 in project bidding and ensures detailed follow-through to completion.

• Project Support, Submittals & Close‑Outs – Assist with modernization projects 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. Facilitate the engineering submittal approval process among Schindler Engineering, architects, general contractors, consultants, and customers. Process subcontracts for internal legal review, facilitate contract changes, and ensure timely payment collection to mitigate bad debt.
  
  Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and obtain necessary tax‑exempt certificates.
• Financial & Change Order Support – Monitor job progress and financial performance, notifying the Manager of any delays and providing action plans. Facilitate 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.
• 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.
• Material and Permit Coordination – 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.

2 years of professional experience, preferably in a related industry.

• Computer skills:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Required).
• Excellent communication skills (Required).
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore (preferred).

• 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 child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

• 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.

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