About the position
Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for New Equipment to oversee the coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The New Equipment Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires a proactive approach to managing projects, ensuring that they are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all technical and safety standards, as well as regulatory requirements and customer expectations. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all contract activities from the project award stage to the completion of elevator and escalator installations. This includes providing regular progress reviews of projects to ensure that contract documents align with the required scope. Effective communication is essential, as the Project Manager will interact with various stakeholders, including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulatory agencies, to discuss project design, preparations, and scheduling of installations. In addition to project coordination, the Project Manager will work closely with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure successful project outcomes from both financial and customer perspectives. Responsibilities will also include managing billing, processing payments for consultants and contractors, handling requests for information (RFIs), and optimizing change order opportunities to maximize project cash coverage. The ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and modifications is critical, as is the skill to read and review architectural and structural drawings. The Project Manager will also need to analyze situations effectively and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.
Responsibilities
- Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meeting all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations.
- Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion of the elevator and escalator installation.
- Provide progress reviews of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project.
- Proactively communicate with multiple representatives including general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation.
- Work closely with internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both financial and customer perspectives.
- Manage billing, consultant and contractors' payments, processing RFIs, and optimizing change order opportunities.
- Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine costs of changes.
- Read and review architectural and structural drawings.
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers.
- Self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities.
- Comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft-based computer software.
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum of 2-3 years related project management and/or construction experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration desired.
- Industry experience preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match and automatic retirement contribution.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays.
- Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Voluntary benefits including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program for educational goals.
- Spot performance bonus opportunities and recognition for service anniversaries.
