Associate Project Manager - New Installation

Schindler Group; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Schindler Group in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks an Associate Project Manager for New Installation. You will analyze, plan and execute project activities for less complex projects, supporting bidding and ensuring detailed follow-through to completion.

You will coordinate with Superintendent and Engineering to resolve technical tasks, manage submittals, and track change orders, payroll, permits and compliance to achieve on-time, budget-conforming project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other technical field; PMP certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project Support, Submittals & Close-Outs: assist with construction projects and ensure timely close-out.
• Review and book projects within one week of award, alerting the Manager of risks and providing action plans.
• Support the Superintendent and engineering to resolve technical tasks, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Prepare and send submittal packages, review returned submittals, and communicate with Project Manager.
• Support with submitting closeout documents and coordinating project turnover to the Service Department.
• Financial & Change Order Support: monitor financial performance, track invoices and progress payments.
• Coordinate with project scope, prepare change orders, track changes in SAP.
• Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve 90–95% payment before elevator turnover.
• Payroll, Permits & Compliance: prepare payroll, track hours, wages and fringe benefits; obtain permits/certificates.
• Coordinate delivery of approved submittals and materials from vendors; insurance certificates as needed.
• Quality, Safety & Manpower: ensure compliance with requirements for quality, performance and passenger safety.
• Influence installation scheduling and manpower to meet budget commitments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Ability to collaborate with multiple s

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: San Juan, PR, United States

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.

Associate Project Manager - New Installation

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.

• Project Support, Submittals & Close-Outs
  
  
  
  • 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 any 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.
  
  
  
  


• Financial & Change Order Support
  
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll, including tracking worker hours, wages, and fringe benefits in accordance with prevailing wage laws.
  
  
  • 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; prepare M/W/DBE paperwork.
  
  
  • Order and provide insurance certificates to customers, as needed
  
  
  
  


• 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.
  
  
  
  

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other technical field, Project Management Professional (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 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.

Base Salary $72,500 - $90,600

The above represents the typical salary range 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 base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

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.

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