New Equipment Project Manager – Elevators & Escalators

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a New Equipment Project Manager in Nashville to oversee multiple new equipment installation projects. You will coordinate contracts, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across installations.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in elevator project management, strong communication, and the ability to read architectural drawings. The role involves collaboration with sales and field teams and regular leadership updates.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration preferred or relevant experience is required.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Elevator project management

Construction

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

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

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a New Equipment Project Manager in Nashville to oversee multiple new equipment installation projects. You will coordinate contracts, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards are met across installations.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in elevator project management, strong communication, and the ability to read architectural drawings. The role involves collaboration with sales and field teams and regular leadership updates.