Specialist, New Equipment Project Management

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Scholar Program

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation in Lombard, IL is seeking a New Equipment Project Manager to oversee coordination of multiple new equipment installations. You will ensure projects run on schedule, within budget, and meet safety, regulatory, and customer expectations.

The role requires 3+ years in elevator project management or construction, strong cost estimating and contract administration skills, and the ability to read architectural drawings. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in elevator project management or construction
• Experience in elevator/escalator industry preferred
• Familiar with cost estimating, scheduling & contract administration
• Ability to read architectural/structural drawings
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction mgmt or related experience
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-schedule, within-budget project execution meeting safety and regulatory standards
• Deliver first-in-class customer service and adhere to Otis Absolutes
• Coordinate contract activities from award to handover and close
• Work with sales and field ops to meet scope
• Provide progress updates to leadership
• Communicate with general contractors, owners, managers, architects and authorities
• Manage billing, owner/contractor payments, RFIs, change orders to maximize cash flow
• Interpret contract documents and changes for cost
• Read and review architectural/structural drawings
• Develop contingencies for estimates as needed

Skills

Project management

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract administration

Drawing review

Leadership

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction mgmt or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Specialist, New Equipment Project ManagementApply: On-Site: OT051: CHM - LOMBARD, IL 949 OAK CREEK DRIVE, LOMBARD, IL, 60148 USA: Full time: Posted Today: 20159678**Date Posted:**2026-10-16**Country:**United States of America**Location:**OT051: CHM - LOMBARD, IL 949 OAK CREEK DRIVE, LOMBARD, IL, 60148 USA Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects. The New Equipment Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction on multiple new construction projects. **On a typical day you will:** * 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 **What you will need to be successful:** * 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* Ability to travel up to 25% **Additional Comments:** Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship. **What we offer:** * We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.* Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays* We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.* Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.* Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.* We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.* Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.* Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! *Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].*