Project Manager

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a New Equipment Project Manager in Ottawa to oversee multiple new equipment projects, ensuring on-time delivery, cost containment and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with sales, field operations and regulators to coordinate contracts from award to financial close, review drawings, manage change orders and maintain progress updates for leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in elevator project management, strong communication and leadership, and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of elevator project management and/or construction experience.
• Experience with cost estimating and scheduling is preferred.
• Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flawless project execution: on schedule and within budget while meeting technical, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Deliver first-in-class customer service and adhere to Otis’ Absolutes.
• Coordinate contract activities from award to financial close.
• Collaborate with sales and field operations to ensure installation aligns with contract scope.
• Provide regular progress updates to branch, regional, and senior leadership.
• Communicate with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, and authorities on design, preparations, and scheduling.
• Manage billing, subcontractor payments, vendor loads and receivables, RFIs, and change orders to optimize cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Elevator/escalator industry knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: Canada Location: LOC13040 2480 Lancaster Road,Ottawa,Ontario,K1B 4S5,Canada

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager.

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

They will oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment projects. This role 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 order opportunities, and maximizing project cash coverage
• Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
• Read and review architectural and structural drawings
• Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates

What you will need to be successful:

• 3+ years related elevator project management and/or construction experience
• Experience in elevator/escalator industry is preferred
• 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 communication skills, both written and verbal, for developing relationships with stakeholders
• Self-motivated, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft software within technical environments
• Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills
• High school diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration preferred or relevant experience is required

The range for this role is $88,800 - $122,000. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.