Project Manager

Role Overview

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:

• 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
• 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 (apply a factor of risk against all variations as appropriate)
• 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 (adjust for local regulations)

• 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.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!