Otis Elevator Co. · 4 months ago
Lead Project Manager, New Equipment
Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated leader to provide direction, support, and leadership to a team of New Equipment project managers. The role focuses on driving efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction in the New Equipment Sales and Installation Processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of New Equipment project managers and focus on driving 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 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 of New 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 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 and/or 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 RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage
Ensure kick off meetings and target hours 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, New Equipment superintendents, mechanics and adjusters regarding problems encountered throughout the New Equipment Sales and Installation process to drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Management experience is a plus
Experience working with field level associates required
Elevator Project management experience required
Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage multiple direct reports, while simultaneous managing projects and responsibilities
Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment
Utilizing Microsoft based computer software; excel and project are a must
Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
Knowledge and strict enforcement of company EH&S policy and processes
Preferred
7+ years elevator industry experience or experience leading construction and/or New Equipment projects in a similar industry preferred
Management experience is preferred
Proven Success in Elevator Project Management
Candidate must understand the drivers behind profits and losses of projects
Travel: Travel Required (approximately 20%)
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
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Company
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Funding
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2002-01-04IPO
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