Senior Modernization Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co. • Albany, NY

15d • $93,000 - $127,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Modernization Project Manager to coordinate multiple modernization installation projects, ensuring efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction. The role oversees project activities from award through completion and supports successful delivery from financial and customer perspectives. It is based in Albany, New York.

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for building stakeholder relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software in technical environments.
• Strong leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate contract activities from project award through completion and review progress to confirm contract documents match the project scope.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners.
• Work with internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to support project financial and customer outcomes.
• Manage customary construction processes, including billing, consultant and contractor payments, RFIs, change-order opportunities, and project cash coverage.
• Interpret contractual documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
• Analyze situations and assist in developing estimate contingencies.

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, plus adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service-anniversary recognition and spot performance bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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