Assistant Project Lead Code and Compliance

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of service, maintenance, and repair activities for elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and regulatory requirements by coordinating testing, inspections, and repairs in collaboration with internal teams, external vendors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) within your assigned jurisdiction, either NY or CA.
• Manage schedules, maintain accurate documentation, and provide timely updates to stakeholders to prevent violations and meet mandated deadlines.
• Act as a central point of contact, facilitating communication between Operations, Sales, and customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on testing/scheduling status to management; conduct regular progress meetings to discuss risks that may affect KPIs.
• Schedule testing to prevent open violations and ensure compliance with local codes and AHJ mandates.
• Cook up internal and external testing requirements based on jurisdictional regulations.
• Manage compliance with state, city, and local code requirements and applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Respond to reports received from AHJ inspectors, which may include lists of required tests, repairs, or upgrades tied to building code compliance.
• Coordinate timely remediation within mandated deadlines (typically 30–60 days) to prevent equipment shutdowns and potential fines.
• For items outside the scope of contract, collaborate with the Sales Representative to propose and sell required tests/repairs/upgrades per AHJ notice. Once sold:
• Coordinate and schedule test dates with third parties (e.g., fire testing)
• Schedule inspections (e.g., CAT1)
• Schedule repairs
• Maintain constant communication with Superintendents and the Sales Representative
• Hold regular touchpoints with Service Sales and Operations to plan, schedule, and execute compliance-related activities.

Qualifications

• Ace an Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience 0–1 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High energy level and comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with SAP, DOBNOW/BIS, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, or similar applications.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Prior administrative experience supporting operational functions.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $71,600 - $89,500
• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Challenging and rewarding projects that make a difference.