Senior Elevator Modernization Project Lead

Otis Elevator Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Three weeks paid vacation + holidays

Paid sick leave and wellness programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Modernization Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple modernization installation projects in the Los Angeles area. The role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery within budget while meeting technical and safety standards.

You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and authorities to manage design, scheduling, and contract administration, delivering value and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years elevator industry project management and/or construction experience
• 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

Project management

Construction experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Modernization Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple modernization installation projects in the Los Angeles area. The role focuses on ensuring on-time delivery within budget while meeting technical and safety standards.

You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and authorities to manage design, scheduling, and contract administration, delivering value and customer satisfaction.