Modernization Project Manager

Otis Elevator Co.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Join Otis Elevator Co. as a Modernization Project Manager in Houston, TX. You will oversee major modernization projects ensuring timely, within-budget execution while maximizing customer satisfaction. The role demands strong project management, communication, and contract administration skills, with a commitment to safety and quality in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

3-5 years of modernization experience and project management is required.
Knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling is desired.
Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet customer expectations.
Coordinate all contract activities from project award to completion.
Communicate proactively with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cost estimating

Contract administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Location:

OT432: TH - Houston, TX 1289N Post Oak #100, Houston, TX, 77055 USA

Date Posted:

2025-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT432: TH - Houston, TX 1289N Post Oak #100, Houston, TX, 77055 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 Modernization Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on a major modernization project in Houston, TX. The Modernization Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction.

On a typical day you will:

Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations
Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion or project and provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project
Proactively communicate with multiple client 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
Work closely with the internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives
Candidate should be versed in contract writing & administration 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
Accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change
Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates

What you will need to be successful:

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of modernization experience, project management
Knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration desired
Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings a plus
Capable of working in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
Self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
Strong leadership skills and goal-orientated with strong time management and organizational skills

What’s In It For Me / Benefits

You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
We offer you remuneration in accordance with local standards plus: benefits

We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

Benefits:

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits:

401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
Life insurance and disability coverage
Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

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 careers@otis.com.

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