Specialist, New Equipment Project Management

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT353: SJ - Sunnyvale, CA 1070 Commercial Street STE 106, San Jose, CA, 95112 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 NE Project Manager will ensure efficiency, cost containment, and customer satisfaction.

On a typical day you will:

• Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical & safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer expectations

• Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion of the elevator and escalator installation and provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project

• 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, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 2-3 years related project management and/or construction experience preferred

• Knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration desired

• 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 many simultaneous projects and responsibilities

• Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software

• Strong leadership skills and goal-orientated with strong time management and organizational skills

What’s In it For Me / Benefits

• 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.

The salary range for this role is $85,000-$125,000.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.  Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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