Manager, Modernization Field Operations

Date Posted:

2025-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT074: CM - MILWAUKEE, WI 9000 N. Deerbrook Trail Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI, 53223 USA

Otis, a United Technologies company, is the world leader in reliable, efficient and technologically advanced elevators, escalators and people-moving systems. Our revolutionary Gen2® elevators, energy-saving ReGen™ drives and NCE “green” escalator have clearly set the industry standard for innovation, safety and performance. More than 2.4 million Otis elevators and escalators are currently in operation throughout 200 different countries. We are proud to have a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures. So just imagine where we can take you!

Job Responsibilities:
The Midwest Region of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly effective Modernization Superintendent direct and supervisor field modernization operations in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

This position can be based in either Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Managing the safety program
• Managing/scheduling project labor, the expenditure of labor, material and other assets
• Performing and managing technical surveys and estimates
• Field education and safety training
• Assisting account managers in estimating proposals and making technical presentations
• Interface with customer; typically building construction trades, managers and superintendents
• Quality assurance to both Otis and the customer
• Improving efficiencies, managing crew development and performance to estimate.

Education/Certifications:

• High school education required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of field operations experience
• Strong leadership, preferably experience working with field (union) associates
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a dynamic work environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and multiple priorities
• Proficient level skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

What’s In it For Me / Benefits:

• The chance to work for an industry-leading brand with an historic legacy
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program
• 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 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 exper