Associate Project Manager - Modernization
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Location: Las Vegas, NV, United States
Job ID: 91658
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.
Join us as a
Associate Project Manager MOD
Your main responsibilities
As an Associate Project Manager, you will collaborate with the Project Manager to analyze, plan, and execute project activities per customer and Company specifications. This role supports in project bidding and ensures detailed follow-through to completion.
Essential Functions:
- Project Support, Submittals & Close-Outs - Assist with modernization projects 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. Facilitate the engineering submittal approval process among Schindler Engineering, architects, general contractors, consultants, and customers. Process subcontracts for internal legal review, facilitate contract changes, and ensure timely payment collection to mitigate bad debt. Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and obtain necessary tax-exempt certificates.
- Financial & Change Order Support - Monitor job progress and financial performance, notifying the Manager of any delays and providing action plans. Facilitate with project scope, prepare change order paperwork, and track changes in SAP to ensure proper documentation. Ensure projects are invoiced and achieve 90% payment before elevator turnover.
- 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.
- Material and Permit Coordination - 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.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- PMP Certification is a plus
- 3+ years of experience in the elevator industry or other techincal field
- Solid problem-solving skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in building and managing client relationships
- Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Experience managing timelines, scheduling, and budgets
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel
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.
Base Salary $81,500 - $101,900
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives
We Elevate… Your Career
For Questions, please contact Sarah Demetria Ward at [email protected].
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- 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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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.