Senior New Equipment Project Leader

Otis Elevator Company; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Project Manager for New Equipment to direct a team of project managers and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of elevator installations. The role focuses on driving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to installation processes, with travel up to 20%.

We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities. You will lead, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure project success from award to commissioning, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Management experience required; industry management experience a plus.
• 5+ years of experience working with field-level associates and managing projects.
• Strong project management experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple direct reports and concurrent priorities.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft tools; Excel and Project required.
• Proven leadership skills with strong organizational, time management, and goal-oriented focus.
• Knowledge of and commitment to enforcing company EH&S policies and procedures.
• 5+ years of elevator industry experience or leadership in construction/modernization projects preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of New Equipment project managers and drive efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction.
• Influence and promote a customer centric culture amongst the PM team to ensure First in Class customer service.
• Ensure adherence to the New Equipment Sales Installation Processes and verify timely execution of deliverables, and work with general managers to drive the weekly SIP meetings.
• Review awarded projects, triage, and distribute amongst team to ensure proper project loading.
• Monitor project metrics for respective group, and work with general managers to develop action plans as needed.
• Oversight of contract activities from the project award stage to completion of the elevator and escalator installation and/or related equipment and provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project.
• Communicate directly with multiple representatives of the consultants, general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, also State and Local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment.
• Collaborate with the internal sales staff, New Equipment superintendents and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives.
• Conduct job site visits and attend customer meetings as needed.
• Oversee customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFI’s and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage.
• Ensure kick off meetings and target hours are assigned prior to start of the project.
• Provide on-going training, development, and leadership to the New Equipment project management team.
• Consult with the regional New Equipment operational leaders, superintendents, mechanics and adjusters regarding problems encountered with product performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Excel

Project

Team management

Travel up to 20%

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Otis Elevator Company in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Project Manager for New Equipment to direct a team of project managers and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of elevator installations. The role focuses on driving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to installation processes, with travel up to 20%.

We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities. You will lead, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure project success from award to commissioning, while