Otis Elevator Company

Elevator and Escalator Manufacturing, Installation, and Service

ProjectManager

Lombard, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Elevator and Escalator Manufacturing, Installation, and Service
Problems you'll solve

Accurately analyze situations; Assist in developing contingencies for estimates

Eligibility Requirements

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

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