Senior Modernization Project Manager

Otis • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a Modernization Project Manager to coordinate activities across multiple modernization projects. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient project delivery, cost containment, and customer satisfaction, from contract award through project completion. Projects must be completed on schedule and within budget while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The position coordinates contract activities, reviews project progress and contract documents against required scope, and collaborates with cross-functional partners, sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership. It includes construction project administration such as billing, consultant and contractor payments, requests for information (RFIs), change orders, and cash coverage. The manager interprets contractual documents and modifications to assess costs, analyzes situations, and helps develop estimate contingencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of elevator industry project management and/or construction experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination of activities across multiple modernization projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate contract activities from project award through completion.
• Review project progress and ensure contract documents are consistent with 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, 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 assist in developing contingencies for estimates.

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.
• Training and resources for building leadership and capabilities.
• Employee Scholar Program supporting colleagues pursuing degrees or certification programs.

What This Job Offers

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