Senior Modernization Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co. • Seattle, WA

1d • $93,000 - $127,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a motivated Modernization Project Manager to coordinate multiple modernization installation projects. The role is accountable for efficient delivery, cost containment, and customer satisfaction, from project award through completion. The Project Manager works with internal sales staff, superintendents, senior leadership, and other cross-functional partners to deliver projects from financial and customer perspectives. The position also involves construction contract administration and customary project processes, including billing, payments to consultants and contractors, requests for information, change orders, cash coverage, and review of contractual documents and modifications. The role 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing 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.
• Able to travel up to 25%.
• Employer does not support visa sponsorship, including H-1B or TN petitions or applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate contract activities from project award through completion and review project progress to 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 support project financial and customer outcomes.
• Administer construction processes, including billing, consultant and contractor payments, processing RFIs, optimizing change-order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage.
• Interpret construction contract documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
• Analyze situations and help develop 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