Specialist, Vendor Project Manager

Location: Remote, Texas (OTTXH). Texas Home Offices, Remote City, TX 06032, USA

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Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Specialist, Vendor Project Manager. This role is part of the Otis Americas Key Accounts project management team, supporting our largest accounts and business segments. The successful candidate will work closely with vendors and general contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while putting the customer first.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Location: Flexible, this position can also be remote.

• Accountability – follow through on commitments and ensure others do the same.
• Manages Ambiguity – decide and act without the full picture and remain calm when situations are uncertain.
• Collaborator – work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Customer Focused – gain insight into customer needs and identify opportunities that benefit them.

• Resolve technical issues related to the interface of Otis products with building systems.
• Provide guidance to other key accounts project management team members.
• Ensure flawless execution of each project by completing on schedule, within budget, and meeting all technical and safety standards and customer expectations.
• Coordinate all contract activities from the project award stage to completion of product installation and provide progress reviews to ensure contract documents are consistent with the required scope.
• Proactively communicate with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects, and designers regarding project design, preparation, and scheduling for equipment installation.
• Collaborate with the key account team, internal sales staff, construction superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from the customer perspective.
• Execute construction process duties including managing product suppliers, manufacturing and delivery schedules, and coordinating training with local Otis teams.
• Interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of changes.
• Read and review architectural and structural drawings, interpret drawings conflicts, and develop creative solutions.
• Analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.

• Successful track record with meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and exceeding expectations.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others and value diverse opinions and approaches.
• Bachelor’s degree required; supplemented by 3+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of similar project management experience is preferred.

• 401(k) plan with generous company match and automatic retirement contribution from day one.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, paid company holidays, paid sick leave, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits: legal, pet, home, and auto insurance options.
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, and adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and spot performance bonuses.

We want to hear about your own rare talents – if you possess qualifications that would make you uniquely qualified for this role, tell us more in your cover letter!

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.

Otis is 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.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities across Sales, Field, Engineering, Major Projects, and more.

Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs through the Employee Scholar Program.

We put people at the center of everything we do, guided by our values of Safety, Ethics, and Quality.

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

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