Senior Modernization Project Manager

Otis • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a Modernization Project Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple modernization installation projects. The role is accountable for efficient project delivery, cost containment, and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager coordinates contract activities from project award through completion, reviews project progress and contract documents for alignment with project scope, and works with cross-functional partners, internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to support successful financial and customer outcomes.

The role includes customary construction project duties such as contract writing and administration, managing billing and consultant and contractor payments, processing requests for information (RFIs), identifying change-order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage. The Project Manager interprets construction contracts and modifications to assess cost impacts and analyzes situations to help develop estimate contingencies. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, and requires travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of elevator industry 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.
• Strong 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 or equivalent required.
• Able to travel up to 25%.
• Otis does not support sponsorship, such as H-1B or TN petitions or applications, for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate contract activities from project award through project completion.
• Review project progress and ensure contract documents align with the required project scope.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners.
• Work with internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to achieve successful project financial and customer outcomes.
• Write and administer contracts.
• Manage billing and consultant and contractor payments.
• Process requests for information (RFIs).
• Identify and optimize change-order opportunities and maximize project cash coverage.
• Interpret construction contract documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
• Analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 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.
• 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.
• Spot performance bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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