New Equipment Project Manager – Elevate NYC Installations

Otis Elevator Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave benefits

Educational scholarships

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. in New York, NY, seeks a New Equipment Project Manager to coordinate activities on multiple installation projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, while aligning with customer expectations.

You will collaborate with internal sales, superintendents, and leadership to drive successful project outcomes, manage contract admin tasks, and optimize change orders for cash coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years elevator industry project management and/or construction experience desired.
• 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 or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Elevator project management

Cost estimating

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. in New York, NY, seeks a New Equipment Project Manager to coordinate activities on multiple installation projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, while aligning with customer expectations.

You will collaborate with internal sales, superintendents, and leadership to drive successful project outcomes, manage contract admin tasks, and optimize change orders for cash coverage.