Associate Project Manager - New Installation

Location: Miami, FL, United States

About the role

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
  • Facilitate 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in a related industry.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.