Specialist, New Equipment Project Management
About The Position
Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment Senior Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The New Equipment Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction on multiple new construction projects. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.
Requirements
- 3+ years related elevator project management and/or construction experience
- 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 communication skills, both written and verbal, for developing relationships with stakeholders
- Self-motivated, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft software within technical environments
- Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills
- High school diploma
- Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in elevator/escalator industry is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration preferred or relevant experience is required
Responsibilities
- Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and ensure all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations are met
- Deliver first-in-class customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes
- Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to customer handover and financial close of the project.
- Work closely with the Otis sales and field operations team to ensure the elevator and escalator installation is completed in accordance with all contract documents and is consistent with the required scope of the project
- Provide regular updates on the progress of the projects to branch, regional and Sr. leadership
- Proactively communicate with multiple representatives including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment
- Ability to work closely with the internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives
- Perform construction process duties including managing billing, owner / contractors’ payments, vendor load up and receivables, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage
- Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
- Read and review architectural and structural drawings
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents from day one
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Service anniversaries recognition
- Spot performance bonus opportunities
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
