New Equipment Project Manager

Otis • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is hiring a New Equipment Project Manager to coordinate multiple new equipment installation projects. The role oversees projects from award through customer handover and financial close, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting technical, safety, regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements. The manager works with Otis sales and field operations teams and communicates with customers, contractors, building managers, design professionals, authorities, and company leadership. Responsibilities also include construction administration, cost and payment management, contract interpretation, drawing review, and identifying contingencies and change-order opportunities.

Requirements

• Two or more years of related elevator project management and/or construction experience 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 building stakeholder relationships.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft software within technical environments.
• Strong leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract activities from project award through customer handover and financial close.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Provide first-class customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes.
• Work with Otis sales and field operations teams to ensure elevator and escalator installations comply with 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, preparations, and installation scheduling.
• Work with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to achieve successful financial and customer outcomes.
• Manage construction processes including billing, owner and contractor payments, vendor load-up and receivables, RFIs, change-order opportunities, and project cash coverage.
• Interpret construction contracts 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 generous 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.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service anniversary recognition and spot performance bonus opportunities.
• Training and resources, including the Employee Scholar Program for degrees or certifications.

What This Job Offers

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