Senior Elevator Project Manager – New Equipment

Otis Elevator Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, prescription,-d

Dental and vision coverage

Three weeks of paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement program

Spot performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company in Seattle seeks a New Equipment Senior Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The role focuses on on-time delivery, budgeting, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with sales, field operations, contractors, and authorities; provide leadership updates to senior management; manage contract activities, billing, payments, and change orders; and review drawings to ensure alignment with

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

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

Project management

Elevator industry knowledge

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract administration

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Otis Elevator Company in Seattle seeks a New Equipment Senior Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The role focuses on on-time delivery, budgeting, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with sales, field operations, contractors, and authorities; provide leadership updates to senior management; manage contract activities, billing, payments, and change orders; and review drawings to ensure alignment with