Spclst, Project Mgmt

Otis•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment Senior Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The New Equipment Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction on multiple new construction projects. This role involves ensuring flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and ensuring all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations are met. The position also requires delivering first-in-class customer service and adhering to Otis’ Absolutes. The role coordinates all contract activities from project award to customer handover and financial close, working closely with sales and field operations to ensure installations align with contract documents and project scope. Regular progress updates are provided to branch, regional, and senior leadership. Proactive communication with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory agencies is essential. The role involves construction process duties such as managing billing, payments, vendor load-up, receivables, processing RFIs, optimizing change orders, and maximizing project cash coverage. Accurate interpretation of construction contractual documents and contract modifications, and the ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings are critical. The position also requires accurate situation analysis and assistance in developing contingency estimates.

Requirements

3+ years related elevator project management and/or construction experience
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 communication skills, both written and verbal, for developing relationships with stakeholders
Self-motivated, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft software within technical environments
Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills
High school diploma
Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in elevator/escalator industry is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration preferred or relevant experience is required

Responsibilities

Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and ensure all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations are met
Deliver first-in-class customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes
Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to customer handover and financial close of the project
Work closely with the Otis sales and field operations team to ensure the elevator and escalator installation is completed in accordance with all contract documents and is consistent with the required scope of the project
Provide regular updates on the progress of the projects to branch, regional and Sr. leadership
Proactively communicate with multiple representatives including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment
Perform construction process duties including managing billing, owner / contractors’ payments, vendor load up and receivables, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage
Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
Read and review architectural and structural drawings
Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates

Benefits

401(k) plan with a generous company match
Automatic retirement contribution
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents from day one
Three weeks of paid vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Employee assistance program
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