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Otis Elevator Company Associate, New Equipment Project Management - US West in Houston, Texas

Date Posted:

2024-02-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT432: TH - Houston, TX 1289N Post Oak #100, Houston, TX, 77055 USA

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Associate, New Equipment Project Manager to oversee coordination of activities on multiple new equipment installation projects.  The NE Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction on multiple new construction projects.

Job 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

Experience/Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of elevator experience or related construction project management experience is desired.

  • Knowledge of the principles of cost estimating, scheduling and contract administration preferred.

  • Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determinecost of such change preferred.

  • Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates preferred.

  • Ability to read and review architectural and structural drawings preferred.

  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

  • Must possess proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively with wide variety of people with diverse background of all levels and disciplines.

  • Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, clients and others in contact with the job.

  • Must be proficient with computer skills and Microsoft Office products.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

  • Associate’s or Technical degree in construction management, general business, or related field of study is preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration is a plus.

Location: The preferred locations for this role are Houston, Chicago, and Indianapolis. In-office work at an Otis office and job site visits will be required.

   

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business.  We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally. Our Gen3® elevator system, energy-saving ReGen™ drive technology and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance. Otis has more than 68,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians.  We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers. So just imagine where you can take your career!

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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 (https://www.otis.com/en/us/our-company/esg) .

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com .

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