Senior Modernization Project Manager
About The Position
Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Modernization Project Manager to coordinate activities across multiple modernization projects. The role is responsible for ensuring efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction while delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with technical, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. The Project Manager coordinates contract activities from award through completion, reviews project progress and contract documents against project scope, and communicates proactively with cross-functional partners. The role works closely with internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership, and administers customary construction processes, including billing, consultant and contractor payments, RFIs, change orders, and project cash coverage. It also involves interpreting construction contracts and modifications to assess cost impacts and assisting in developing estimate contingencies. The position is based in Irving, Texas, and requires travel of up to 25%. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of 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 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.
- Must be able to travel up to 25%.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
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 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 support project financial and customer outcomes.
- Manage billing and consultant and contractor payments.
- Process RFIs, 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 estimate contingencies.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match and automatic retirement contribution.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees 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.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Service anniversary recognition and 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
