Junior Project Manager – Construction & Elevators

Schindler; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Competitive medical plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Miami to collaborate with the Project Manager, NI Superintendent, and Territory Project Operations Manager on planning and executing project activities per customer specifications. You will support bidding, review submittals, and help ensure timely close-out while maintaining budget controls.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience preferred in a related industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Territory Operations Manager to analyze, plan, and execute project activities.
• Assist with construction projects and track progress to ensure on-time, budget-compliant close-out.
• Prepare submittals, review returns, and communicate with the Project Manager.
• Support with project bidding and ensure detailed follow-through to completion.
• Track project changes in SAP and document approvals.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Miami,FL,United States
Job ID:90834

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, you will collaborate with the Project Manager, NI Superintendet or Territory Project Operations Manager to analyze, plan, and execute project activities per customer and Company specifications. 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 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.
• Facilitate with project scope, prepare change order paperwork, and track changes in SAP to ensure proper documentation.

Monitor job financial performance, track invoice collections, bad debt and process progress payments.

• Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve targeted payment before elevator turnover.

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

Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other technical field, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

BaseSalary$90,300 - $112,900

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.

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.

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.

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