Assistant Project Lead MOD

Schindler Group • New York, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates Degree Associate's Degree, BA, BS, or Construction Management 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.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Strong financial acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in elevator or related building systems industry.
• Familiarity with SAP, Lotus Notes, and project management software like Procore.

Responsibilities

• Project Assistance & Coordination - Accurately assist modernization projects to ensure successful close-out at required efficiency and profitability levels. Help with review 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. Facilitate weekly modernization meetings to ensure effective communication and project updates
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees