Field Project Management Trainee

Job Description

Otis Elevator Company is searching for highly motivated candidates interested in starting a career in Field Project Management, for a Summer 2026 start date! Our Field Project Management Trainees are responsible for elevator and escalator projects in the new construction and/or modernization segment of our business. Candidates should be geographically mobile and location flexible to help ensure a fit can be made between individual preference and business necessity/requirements.

This is an entry-level, salaried position and offers excellent benefits!

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure that each project is completed in a timely manner on schedule, within budget, and meets all technical and financial 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/or modernization

• Provide a progress review of projects to ensure that contract documents are consistent with the required scope of the project

• Communicate with general contractors, owners, building managers, architects and designers, and state and local authorities and regulatory agencies concerning

project design, preparations, and scheduling of installation for the equipment

• Work closely with the internal sales staff, superintendents, and senior leadership to ensure a successful project from both the financial and customer perspectives

• Perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors’ payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or currently pursing degree which must be awarded prior to start date in summer 2026 (bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred)

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior project management internship experience is a plus

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic

retirement contribution

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment

• Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays

• Paid sick leave

• Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance

• Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits

• Adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance

bonus opportunities

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $60,000-$65,000.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.  Pay within the 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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