Assistant Manager - New Installation

Schindler Group; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schindler India invites an experienced Assistant Manager - New Installation to lead on-site installation and modernization projects across elevator systems. You will ensure schedules, quality and safety standards are met while coordinating resources and guiding fitters.

You bring a mechanical/electrical engineering degree or diploma and at least 5 years in elevators or manufacturing, with strong project management and people skills to drive successful deployments and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Degree/Diploma Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical/ Electronics).
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years in elevator or manufacturing industry.
• Strong project management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site installation and modernization projects, ensuring schedules, quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate resources and guide fitters for precise assembly of electrical and mechanical components.
• Provide technical guidance to field teams and resolve installation issues to maintain continuity.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain installation documentation and ensure timely submission of plans and reports.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams to align requirements and foster customer relationships.
• Lead installation teams, promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Business Acumen

Technical know-how

Project management

Safety orientation

Education

Degree/Diploma Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical/ Electronics)

Job description

Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Job ID: 90851

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.

Assistant Manager - New Installation

Your main 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

• Business Acumen
• Technical and commercial business know-how
• Project management skills
• 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. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

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.