Specialist, New Equipment Project Management

Otis Elevator Co.•Lombard, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager to coordinate multiple new-equipment installation projects. The role is responsible for delivering new-construction projects efficiently, within budget and schedule, while meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, contract scope, and customer expectations. The position coordinates contract activities from project award through customer handover and financial close. It works closely with sales, field operations, construction superintendents, and senior leadership, while communicating with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory authorities. The role also oversees construction-process and financial activities, reviews contract documents and drawings, assesses change costs, and helps develop project contingencies. Travel may be required up to 25%. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 3 years of 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 written and verbal communication skills for developing stakeholder relationships.
Self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft software within technical environments.
Strong leadership, time-management, and organizational skills.
High school diploma.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or business administration, or relevant experience, is required as stated in the posting.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the elevator/escalator industry is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or business administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget, meeting technical and safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Deliver customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes.
Coordinate contract activities from project award through customer handover and financial close.
Work with Otis sales and field operations teams to ensure elevator and escalator installations follow contract documents and project scope.
Provide project progress updates to branch, regional, and senior leadership.
Communicate with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, State and Local authorities, and regulatory agencies about project design, preparation, and installation scheduling.
Collaborate with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to achieve successful financial and customer outcomes.
Manage construction-process duties, including billing, owner and contractor payments, vendor load-up and receivables, RFIs, change-order opportunities, and project cash coverage.
Interpret construction contract documents and modifications to determine the cost of changes.
Read and review architectural and structural drawings.
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 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.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Service-anniversary recognition.
Spot performance bonus opportunities.