Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is growing and we are recruiting a talented Major Projects Project Manager; the Project Manager will be responsible for managing large, complex and high value new equipment Major Projects in the UK (predominantly London), from point of order through design, to installation and final account. On a typical day you will:
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Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is growing and we are recruiting a talented Major Projects Project Manager; the Project Manager will be responsible for managing large, complex and high value new equipment Major Projects in the UK (predominantly London), from point of order through design, to installation and final account. On a typical day you will:
Responsibilities
Analyse the contract scope, identify all risks, challenges and opportunities. Ensure that a plan is in place to address all aspects
Develop a specific delivery plan, ensuring that any anomalies are resolved, liaising with all internal and external stakeholders, making and driving decisions and setting objectives to achieve the project goals
Seek all necessary approvals and drive design process to achieve programme
Negotiate complex vendor packages and leverage best prices, quality and delivery
Ensure resources and materials are ordered and delivered on time
Prepare and develop all necessary Method Statements, Quality plans and Programmes through to approval
Regularly monitor and review progress against plan (both financial and project) and if necessary take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track
Be the customer’s focal point for all correspondence and meetings
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Record all significant site events following the company agreed instructions and processes, and with the relevant functional leads, ensure the terms of the contract are adhered at all times
Identify opportunities for project efficiencies and variations to the contract
Ensure billings and cash coverage through the project lifespan. Maintain a running final account and an account of all costs
Accurate monthly financial forecasts to the Major Projects Operations Director, anticipating accurate final spend and accurate final account that will be paid
Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures
To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures
Complete quarterly ethics module as advised by BPO
To fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, Cardinal Rules, RAMS, ACE
What you will need to be successful
A high school education is required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience (at least 5 years)
You have experience with the elevator and building trades
Safety is your top priority
You have excellent communication skills and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
You are self-reliant, with strong computer and organizational skills and business acumen.
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
Strong Remuneration Package
A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme
A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success.
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 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 72,000 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 .
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Otis is An Equal Opportunity 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 protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
