Specialist, New Equipment Project Management
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. The 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 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. It involves working closely with Otis sales and field operations to ensure elevator and escalator 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 state/local authorities is essential regarding project design, preparations, and scheduling. Collaboration with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership is key for financial and customer success. The role includes managing billing, owner/contractor payments, vendor load-up and receivables, processing RFIs, optimizing change order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage. Accurate interpretation of construction contractual documents and modifications is required, as is the ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings, and analyze situations to develop contingencies for 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
