New Equipment Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co. • Anaheim, CA

1d • $75,000 - $103,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities across multiple new installation projects. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed efficiently, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The position coordinates contract activities from project award through completion and reviews project progress and contract documents to confirm consistency with project scope.

The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional partners, internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to support successful financial and customer outcomes. The role includes contract writing and administration, billing and payment management, processing requests for information (RFIs), identifying change-order opportunities, maximizing project cash coverage, interpreting contract documents and modifications to determine cost impacts, and analyzing situations to help develop estimate contingencies.

Requirements

• Three or more years of elevator industry project management and/or construction experience is desired.
• Familiarity with cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in dynamic settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing stakeholder relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software in technical environments.
• Strong leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Otis Elevator does not support sponsorship, such as H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate contract activities from project award through project completion and review progress to ensure contract documents match the required project scope.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners.
• Work with internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to support project financial performance and customer satisfaction.
• Manage customary construction processes, including billing, consultant and contractor payments, processing RFIs, identifying change-order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage.
• Interpret construction contract documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
• Analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Three weeks of paid vacation and paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options.
• Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, plus adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service anniversary recognition and spot performance bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED