Senior New Equipment Projects Lead

Otis Elevator Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company in Chicago seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct a New Equipment project management team. You will drive efficiency, profit, and customer satisfaction while upholding installation processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

You will oversee project loading, monitor performance metrics, and guide teams through contract activities from award to installation completion. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working with field-level associates and managing projects.
• Strong project management experience with leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of New Equipment project managers to drive efficiency, cost containment and customer satisfaction.
• Promote a customer-centric culture and ensure first-class service.
• Ensure adherence to installation processes and timely deliverables; support SIP meetings.
• Review projects, triage workloads, and assign loading across the team.
• Monitor metrics and develop action plans with general managers.
• Oversee contract activities from award through completion and review documents for scope alignment.
• Communicate with consultants, contractors, owners, building managers, architects, designers, and regulators.
• Collaborate with sales, superintendents and leadership to ensure project success.
• Conduct site visits and attend customer meetings as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Otis Elevator Company in Chicago seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct a New Equipment project management team. You will drive efficiency, profit, and customer satisfaction while upholding installation processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

You will oversee project loading, monitor performance metrics, and guide teams through contract activities from award to installation completion. Strong leadership and communication are essential.