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Schindler Group · 3 hours ago

Associate Project Manager - Large Projects

Schindler Group is a leading company that enhances the quality of urban life through their innovative elevator, escalator, and moving walk solutions. They are seeking an Associate Project Manager to manage large projects, ensuring effective transitions through various phases and maintaining project resources and assets.

ConstructionIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturing

Responsibilities

Participate in sales efforts for Major Projects as needed
Lead the transition of commodity projects through financial award
Lead the transition of commodity projects from award into engineering
Lead the engagement and transition of commodity projects from engineering into supply chain
Communicate with Project Managers throughout the engineering and procurement process, focusing on areas of concern
Document process gaps, and publish and enforce best practices based on experience and lessons learned
Maintain and manage the Major Project national installation resource schedule
Maintain and manage Major Project assets (installation tools, project-specific equipment, etc.)

Qualification

Construction project costingResource planningProject managementSAPMS OfficeElevator systems knowledgeTeam-oriented relationshipsBusiness acumenComputer skillsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree; MBA or similar is a plus
2 years of experience working with major projects in the construction industry
Good knowledge of elevator systems [Application Engineering]
Experience working in cross‑functional roles across direct and indirect reports
Experience in construction project cost forecasting
SAP, MS Office, Lotus Notes
Strong written and verbal communication
Project management capacity planning
Managing internal processes
Strong business acumen
Computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS Project, and SAP
Strong MS Excel a must
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds throughout all levels and disciplines
Ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team‑oriented relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, managers, clients, and others in contact with the job
Domestic travel 10–15%

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.

Company

Schindler Group

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Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators and related services.