Associate Project Manager - New Installation

Schindler Elevator Corporation; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Schindler in San Juan, PR is seeking an Associate Project Manager for construction and modernization. You will collaborate with the Superintendent or Territory Project Operations Manager to analyze, plan and execute project activities, supporting bidding and ensuring detailed follow-through to completion.

You will assist with project close-out, review bookings within a week of award, and coordinate with engineering and SAP to manage documentation and payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or related technical field.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 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% - 95% payment before elevator turnover (dependent on contractual agreement).
• Payroll, Permits & Compliance

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office / Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / PMP

Job description

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Location: San Juan,PR,United States
Job ID:92210

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Your main responsibilities

As an Associate Project Manager for construction and modernization, you will collaborate with the Superintendent or Territory Project Operations Manager to analyze, plan, and execute project activities per customer and Company specifications for less complex projects. This role supports project bidding and ensures
detailed follow-through to completion.

• 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 ofany potential completion date risks and providing action plans..
• Support the Superintendent and engineering to resolve technical tasks, ensuringadherence to fulfillment+ protocols.
• Prepare and send submittal packages tocustomers, review returned submittals, and provide necessarycommunication to Project Manager.
• Support with submitting closeoutdocuments to the customer and coordinating project turnover to the ServiceDepartment.
• 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 SAPto ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve90% - 95% payment before elevator turnover (dependent on contractualagreement).
• Payroll, Permits & Compliance
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll,including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordancewith prevailing wage laws.
  • Coordinate the delivery of approved submittalsand 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 tocustomers, as needed
• Quality, Safety & Manpower
  • Ensure compliance with customer andSchindler requirements for quality, performance, and passenger safety.
  • Influence installation scheduling and manpower to meet budgetcommitments.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelors degree preferred or3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other technical field, Project ManagementProfessional (PMP) certification is a plus

Travel/Physical/Other

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

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 and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

BaseSalary$72,500 - $90,600

The above represents the typicalsalaryrange for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only basesalaryand does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives 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.