Lead, New Equipment Field Operations

Otis Elevator Co.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a New Equipment Field Operations Manager to drive productivity and performance of new equipment projects in the South Florida region.

You will oversee field operations, supervise installation teams, and manage profitability and working capital while ensuring safety and quality in all activities. The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and excellent communication with customers and authorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers.
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities.
• Very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software.
• Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and good decision-making skills with strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the New Equipment installation side of Otis’ business.
• Supervise construction mechanics and installation teams.
• Achieve all financial performance targets including profit and working capital.
• Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Regularly perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans.
• Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, state & local authorities, and others in contact with the job.
• Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies.
• Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.
• Administration and interpretation of contract writing and will perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage.

Skills

Elevator industry experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. is seeking a New Equipment Field Operations Manager to drive productivity and performance of new equipment projects in the South Florida region.

You will oversee field operations, supervise installation teams, and manage profitability and working capital while ensuring safety and quality in all activities. The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and excellent communication with customers and authorities.