Area Manager - Elevator Installation Projects

Schindler India Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schindler India Pvt Ltd in Mumbai is seeking an Area Manager - New Installation to oversee field operations for new installations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and safety.

You will coordinate resources, mentor installation teams, and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to meet project requirements and maintain strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/electronics engineering degree and at least five years in elevator or manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in elevator or manufacturing industries with strong project management and people skills.
• Proven ability to lead installation teams and ensure safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the on-site installation and modernization activities, ensuring all projects adhere to established schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and manage installation resources, delegating tasks to Fitters for the precise assembly of electrical and mechanical components incl. financial steering.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams, resolving any issues that arise during installations to maintain project continuity and quality.
• Conduct regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with operational policies, safety procedures, and high-quality standards.
• Ensure all installation documentation, including project plans, inspection reports, and compliance records, are accurately maintained and submitted in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on project requirements and deliverables and maintain sustainable customer relationships and push supplementary sales.
• Lead and mentor installation teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while addressing any team or individual performance issues.

Skills

Business Acumen

Technical and commercial business know

Project management skills

Safety Orientation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics

Job description

Area Manager - New Installation

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job ID: 90608 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.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us.

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.

Schindler India is a 100% owned subsidiary of Schindler Group headquartered out of Mumbai and is backed by 5000+ employees who are spread across the length and breadth of the country.

Besides business operations, Schindler India has its own Corporate R&D Centre, Elevator and Escalator Factory and Shared Service Centre to support India operations, which is in-fact one of the fastest growing market now globally.

Join us as a Area Manager - New Installation

Your main responsibilities

The primary purpose of the role is to oversee the field operations of new installations projects, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to timelines and safety standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the on-site installation and modernization activities, ensuring all projects adhere to established schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and manage installation resources, delegating tasks to Fitters for the precise assembly of electrical and mechanical components incl. financial steering.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams, resolving any issues that arise during installations to maintain project continuity and quality.
• Conduct regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with operational policies, safety procedures, and high-quality standards.
• Ensure all installation documentation, including project plans, inspection reports, and compliance records, are accurately maintained and submitted in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on project requirements and deliverables and maintain sustainable customer relationships and push supplementary sales.
• Lead and mentor installation teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while addressing any team or individual performance issues.

What you bring

Qualification: Degree/Diploma Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical/ Electronics)

Professional Experience :

• At least 5 years in elevator or manufacturing industry with excellent project management and people skills.

Skills / Competencies

• 1) Business Acumen
• 2) Technical and commercial business know-how
• 3) Project management skills
• 4) Safety Orientation

What’s in it for you?

Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.

Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

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.

Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! 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 or disability.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Experience Level Mid Level