Assistant Project Lead MOD

Location: Miami, FL, United States
Job ID: 86257

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.

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Assistant Project Lead MOD

Your main responsibilities

As an Assistant Project Lead, you will assist with the execution of modernization fulfilment tasks for elevators, escalators, and moving walks. This includes coordinating field activities to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position also involves helping with technical resources and administrative tasks to ensure timely project completion.

• Project Assistance & Coordination - Accurately assist modernization projects to ensure successful close-out at required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Help with reviewing and booking projects within one (1) week of award, promptly notifying the Manager if completion dates are at risk and providing a proposed action plan and timeline for resolution.

• Support Project Manager(s) to submit approved documentation to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking.
• Coordinate and follow up with factories, vendors, and the Field Superintendent to ensure all required materials are ready before the project start date.
• Adhere to fulfillment guidelines as defined during the training and onboarding process
• Progress Tracking - Assist Project Managers & Field Superintendents in monitoring job progress, alerting the Manager of any potential delays.

• Change Order Support - Assist with identifying change notice opportunities; prepare all necessary change order paperwork to be forwarded to the customer.
• Follow up to obtain signed change orders before commencing any related work.
• Monitor labor and material purchase orders, ensuring proper receiving processes are followed.

What you bring

• Associate's Degree, BA, BS, or Construction Management degree
• Work experience may substitute for a degree:
  • 0-1 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience in elevator or related building systems industry
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints Required
• Strong financial acumen

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.

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!

• 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.

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