Location: Miami, FL, United States
Job ID: 86257
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
Assistant Project Lead MOD
Your main responsibilities
As an Assistant Project Lead, you will assist with the execution of modernization fulfilment tasks for
elevators, escalators, and moving walks. This includes coordinating field activities to ensure compliance
with safety and quality standards. The position also involves helping with technical resources and
administrative tasks to ensure timely project completion.
- Project Assistance & Coordination - Accurately assist modernization
projects to ensure successful close-out at required efficiency and profitability
levels. Help with review and booking projects within one (1) week of award,
promptly notifying the Manager if completion dates are at risk and providing
a proposed action plan and timeline for resolution. Support Project
Manager(s) to submit approved documentation to Schindler Engineering
and/or local vendors following project booking. Coordinate and follow up
with factories, vendors, and the Field Superintendent to ensure all required
materials are ready before the project start date. Adhere to fulfillment
guidelines as defined during the training and onboarding process - Progress Tracking - Assist Project Managers & Field Superintendents in
monitoring job progress, alerting the Manager of any potential delays.
Facilitate weekly modernization meetings to ensure effective communication
and project updates - Change Order Support - Assist with identifying change notice
opportunities; prepare all necessary change order paperwork to be
forwarded to the customer. Follow up to obtain signed change orders before
commencing any related work. Monitor labor and material purchase orders,
ensuring proper receiving processes are followed.
What you bring
- Associate's Degree, BA, BS, or Construction
Management degree - Work experience may substitute for a degree:
- 0-1 years of experience; recent graduates are
encouraged to apply.
- 0-1 years of experience; recent graduates are
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
suite - Excellent written and verbal
communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
especially Excel - Experience in elevator or related
building systems industry - Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and
project management software like
Procore - Ability to read schematics and blueprints Required
Strong financial acumen
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!
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.
Discover more on our career website.
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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Nearest Major Market: Miami