Project Manager

OTIS LIMITED; Brentford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator company in Brentford is seeking a motivated professional to oversee project management, ensuring adherence to contract terms and driving project efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in the elevator or building trades along with strong communication and leadership skills. Join us to make a real impact and advance your career with supportive educational initiatives.

Benefits

Access to funded study schemes

Innovative company culture

Qualifications

• High school education required; a BA/BS degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the elevator and building trades.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to protocols.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse contract scope, identify risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop delivery plans and resolve anomalies.
• Negotiate vendor packages for quality and cost.
• Monitor project progress and mitigate delays.

Skills

Safety awareness

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

Otis is growing and we are recruiting a talented

Responsibilities

• Analyse the contract scope, identify all risks, challenges and opportunities. Ensure that a plan is in place to address all aspects.
• Develop a specific delivery plan, ensuring that any anomalies are resolved, liaising with all internal and external stakeholders, making and driving decisions and setting objectives to achieve the project goals.
• Seek all necessary approvals and drive design process to achieve programme.
• Negotiate complex vendor packages and leverage best prices, quality and delivery.
• Ensure resources and materials are ordered and delivered on time.
• Prepare and develop all necessary Method Statements, Quality plans and Programmes through to approval.
• Regularly monitor and review progress against plan (both financial and project) and if necessary take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track.
• Be the customer's focal point for all correspondence and meetings.
• Record all significant site events following the company agreed instructions and processes, and with the relevant functional leads, ensure the terms of the contract are adhered at all times.
• Identify opportunities for project efficiencies and variations to the contract.
• Ensure billings and cash coverage through the project lifespan. Maintain a running final account and an account of all costs.
• Accurate monthly financial forecasts to the Major Projects Operations Director, anticipating accurate final spend and accurate final account that will be paid (apply a factor of risk against all variations as appropriate).
• Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
• To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Complete quarterly ethics module as advised by BPO.
• To fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, Cardinal Rules, RAMS, ACE.

Qualifications

• A high school education is required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience (at least 5 years).
• You have experience with the elevator and building trades.
• Safety is your top priority.
• You have excellent communication skills and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• You are self-reliant, with strong computer and organizational skills and business acumen.
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme.
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success.

Apply today to join us and build what's next!