Otis Elevator Company
elevator, construction
CentralizedReleaseProjectManager
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“Centralized Release Project Manager at Otis Elevator Company. Skills: project management, stakeholder management, process adherence. Manage projects from contract award through material release. Coordinate and prepare technical submittals, drawings, and documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
projects are fully prepared for successful field execution; all upfront requirements are completed accurately and on schedule; alignment with contract documents and Otis standards; projects schedules and internal milestones
Industry & Context.
resolve scope gaps and technical questions; Proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, or missing information; analytical
authorization to work in the U. S. now and in the future without sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of project management experience in the elevator, construction, or related technical field, Working knowledge of construction documents, submittals, and material procurement, Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and elevator drawings, Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and process adherence, organizational able to manage multiple projects concurrently, Clear written and verbal communication skills, Collaborative, team‑focused approach across functions, Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools, Self‑driven, analytical, and comfortable in milestone‑based environments, High school diploma
Nice to Have
bachelor’s degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage projects from contract award through material release
Coordinate and prepare technical submittals
Ensure material orders are complete
or missing information
Track progress against key upfront deliverables
Maintain organized and accurate project documentation
Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work exclusively with internal Otis stakeholders; Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Estimating, and Field Operations; Provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders; Collaborative, team-focused approach across functions
Communication Scope
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
project setup, upfront submittals, material coordination, order accuracy, project schedules, internal milestones, milestone-based environments
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-03-30 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** OT519: CHC - Chicago, IL 651 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661 USA Would you like to join a truly international, talent‑driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity? Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Centralized Release Project Manager to support modernization and installation projects during the front‑end execution phase. This role is responsible for project setup, upfront submittals, material coordination, and order accuracy from project award through material release. The Project Manager will work exclusively with internal Otis stakeholders to ensure projects are fully prepared for successful field execution. **This role reports to any local branch operating in the Central Time Zone.** **On a typical day you will:** * Manage assigned projects from contract award through material release, ensuring all upfront requirements are completed accurately and on schedule * Coordinate and prepare technical submittals, drawings, and documentation required for material release * Validate scope, configuration, and order accuracy to ensure alignment with contract documents and Otis standards * Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Estimating, and Field Operations to resolve scope gaps and technical questions prior to release * Ensure material orders are complete, accurate, and released in accordance with project schedules and internal milestones * Proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, or missing information that could impact downstream execution * Track progress against key upfront deliverables and provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders * Maintain organized and accurate project documentation within Otis systems * Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Release Team **Note:** This role does not interface with customers and does not include field execution
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