We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeAssociate Project Manager - Large Projects

Schindler Group • Town of Wappinger, NY

2d • $90,300 - $112,900 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Proven experience with quotation management, Cadre, and major project costing
• Strong resource planning capabilities
• Ability to support and contribute to major project sales efforts as needed
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of experience supporting major construction projects
• Working knowledge of elevator systems (application engineering preferred)
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams, including indirect reporting structures
• Background in construction project cost forecasting and financial tracking
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid business acumen and ability to manage internal processes
• Experience with project management and resource/capacity planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel required
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and SAP
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders across all levels
• Strong team orientation with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationship

Nice To Haves

• MBA or similar a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically (10–15%)

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity projects through financial award and into execution
• Manage project transitions from award → engineering → supply chain
• Partner with Project Managers throughout engineering and procurement, proactively addressing risks and concerns
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement through documented best practices and lessons learned
• Oversee and maintain the national installation resource schedule for major projects
• Manage major project assets, including installation tools and project-specific equipment

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