Project Manager

About the Role

• Ensure flawless execution of projects, delivering on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical, safety, regulatory, and customer standards. • Deliver first‑class customer service adhering to Otis’ Absolutes. • Coordinate all contract activities from award to handover and financial close. • Collaborate with sales and field operations to complete elevator/escalator installations per contract scope. • Provide regular progress updates to branch, regional, and senior leadership. • Communicate proactively with general contractors, owners, architects, authorities, and regulatory agencies regarding design, preparation, and scheduling. • Work closely with internal sales, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure financial and customer success. • Manage construction processes including billing, payments, vendor load‑up, receivables, RFIs, change orders, and cash coverage. • Interpret contractual documents and modifications to determine cost impacts. • Review architectural and structural drawings. • Analyze situations and develop contingency estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project execution
• ▸contract coordination
• ▸installation management
• ▸design review
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸financial management

What You Bring

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship. The position is based at Otis' facility at 1289 N Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX. • Minimum 3 + years of elevator project management or construction experience. • Experience in the elevator/escalator industry. • Familiarity with cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration. • Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings. • Strong teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder relationships. • Self‑motivated with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficiency in Microsoft software for technical tasks. • Strong leadership, time management, and organizational abilities. • High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or business administration preferred.

Requirements

• ▸3+ years
• ▸elevator
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸microsoft
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company, moving 2.4 billion people daily and maintaining approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide. With 72,000 employees across more than 200 countries, we pride ourselves on a diverse global team and a legacy of innovation reflected in landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Burj Khalifa. Our core values—Safety, Ethics, Quality—guide our work, and we provide a supportive environment with training, leadership development, and an Employee Scholar Program. • 401(k) plan with generous company match and automatic retirement contributions from day one. • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents. • Three weeks paid vacation plus paid company holidays. • Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs. • Life insurance and disability coverage. • Voluntary benefits such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options. • Generous birth/adoption, parental leave, and adoption assistance. • Tuition reimbursement for educational goals. • Service‑anniversary recognition and spot performance bonuses. • Transportation assistance in city locations.

Work Environment

Field