Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co.•Ottawa, ON

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple modern installation projects. The New Equipment Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction. This role involves ensuring flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations. The position requires coordinating all contract activities from project award to completion and providing progress reviews. Proactive communication with multiple client representatives, including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory agencies, is essential. The role also involves working closely with internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure successful project outcomes from both financial and customer perspectives. The candidate will be responsible for contract writing & administration, managing billing, consultant and contractor payments, processing RFIs, optimizing change order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage. This includes accurately interpreting construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine costs and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.

Requirements

3+ years elevator industry 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 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 or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations
Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion or project and provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project
Proactively communicate with multiple client 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
Work closely with the internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives
Perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage
Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
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 employees and eligible dependents
Three weeks of paid vacation
Paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Employee assistance programs
Wellness incentive programs
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Voluntary benefits (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
Opportunities, training, and resources for leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects
Employee Scholar Program for pursuing degrees or certification programs