Centralized Release Project Manager

Otis•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Centralized Release Project Manager to support modernization and installation projects during the front-end execution phase. This role is responsible for project setup, upfront submittals, material coordination, and order accuracy from project award through material release. The Project Manager will work exclusively with internal Otis stakeholders to ensure projects are fully prepared for successful field execution. This role reports to any local branch operating in the Central Time Zone. This role does not interface with customers and does not include field execution, billing, or change order management. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company, moving 2.4 billion people every day and maintaining approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide. The company is 72,000 people strong and values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity.

Requirements

2+ years of project management experience in the elevator, construction, or related technical field
Working knowledge of construction documents, submittals, and material procurement
Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and elevator drawings
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process adherence
Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects concurrently
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, team-focused approach across functions
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
Self-driven, analytical, and comfortable in milestone-based environments
High school diploma required
Authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from contract award through material release, ensuring all upfront requirements are completed accurately and on schedule
Coordinate and prepare technical submittals, drawings, and documentation required for material release
Validate scope, configuration, and order accuracy to ensure alignment with contract documents and Otis standards
Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Estimating, and Field Operations to resolve scope gaps and technical questions prior to release
Ensure material orders are complete, accurate, and released in accordance with project schedules and internal milestones
Proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, or missing information that could impact downstream execution
Track progress against key upfront deliverables and provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders
Maintain organized and accurate project documentation within Otis systems
Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Release Team

Benefits

401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
Three weeks of paid vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Employee assistance programs
Wellness incentive programs
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Service anniversaries recognition
Spot performance bonus opportunities
Employee Scholar Program (sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs)