New Equipment Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co.•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager to coordinate activities across multiple new equipment installation projects. The role is responsible for ensuring project efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction across new construction projects, from project award through customer handover and financial close. The manager works with Otis sales and field operations teams and external stakeholders to ensure elevator and escalator installations meet contract scope, schedules, budgets, technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The position involves managing construction processes and project finances, reviewing contractual documents and drawings, coordinating schedules and communications, and identifying contingencies and change-order opportunities. The role is based at Otis’s Austin, Texas location. Otis does not support visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related elevator 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 capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft software in technical environments.
Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
High school diploma.
Otis does not support sponsorship, including H-1B or TN petitions/applications, for this position.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree in construction management, general business, or a related field of study.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or business administration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities across multiple new equipment installation projects and ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
Ensure technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations are met.
Deliver customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes.
Coordinate contract activities from project award through customer handover and financial close.
Work with Otis sales and field operations teams to ensure elevator and escalator installations follow contract documents and project scope.
Provide regular project progress updates to branch, regional, and senior leadership.
Communicate with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, state and local authorities, and regulatory agencies about project design, preparation, and installation scheduling.
Work with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to support successful project financial and customer outcomes.
Manage billing, owner and contractor payments, vendor load-up and receivables, RFIs, change-order opportunities, and project cash coverage.
Interpret construction contract documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
Read and review architectural and structural drawings.
Analyze situations and help develop contingencies for estimates.

Benefits

401(k) plan with a company match and automatic retirement contribution.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for the employee 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.
Spot performance bonus opportunities.
Employee Scholar Program support for degrees or certification programs.