Otis Elevator Company
Elevator and Escalator Manufacturing, Installation, and Service
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at Otis Elevator Company. Skills: Project Management, Construction, Customer Service. Ensure flawless project execution. Complete projects on schedule”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure efficiency; Ensure cost containment; Ensure customer satisfaction; Ensure completion on schedule; Ensure completion within budget; Ensure all technical standards met; Ensure all safety standards met; Ensure all regulatory compliance met; Ensure all customer expectations met; Deliver first-in-class customer service; Maximize project cash coverage
Industry & Context.
Accurately analyze situations; Assist in developing contingencies for estimates
Ability to travel up to 25%, Authorization to work in the U. S. now and in the future without sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years related elevator project management and/or construction experience, Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings, High school diploma, Authorization to work in the U. S. now and in the future without sponsorship
Nice to Have
Experience in elevator/escalator industry, Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration preferred or relevant experience
What You'll Do.
Ensure flawless project execution
Complete projects on schedule
Complete projects within budget
Ensure technical standards met
Ensure safety standards met
Ensure regulatory compliance met
Ensure customer expectations met
Deliver first-in-class customer service
Adhere to Otis’ Absolutes
Coordinate contract activities
Coordinate project award to handover
Coordinate project handover to financial close
Work closely with sales team
Work closely with field operations team
Ensure installation in accordance with contract
Ensure installation consistent with scope
Provide project progress updates
Communicate with general contractors
Communicate with owners
Communicate with building managers
Communicate with architects
Communicate with designers
Communicate with authorities
Communicate with regulatory agencies
Work closely with sales staff
Work closely with construction superintendents
Work closely with senior leadership
Perform construction process duties
Manage owner payments
Manage contractor payments
Manage vendor load up
Optimize change order opportunities
Maximize project cash coverage
Interpret construction contractual documents
Interpret contract modifications
Read architectural drawings
Review architectural drawings
Read structural drawings
Review structural drawings
Develop estimate contingencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Otis sales and field operations team; Ability to work closely with the internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership; Team-oriented and adaptable in dynamic settings; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for developing relationships with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
Project management, Scheduling, Contract administration, Billing, Owner payments, Contractor payments, Vendor load up, Receivables processing, RFI processing, Change order optimization, Project cash coverage maximization, Construction contractual documents interpretation, Contract modifications interpretation, Estimate contingencies development
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-12 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** OT051: CHM - LOMBARD, IL 949 OAK CREEK DRIVE, LOMBARD, IL, 60148 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 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. **On a typical day you will:** * 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
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