Manager, Modernization Operations

Otis
Pittsburgh, PA

Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT253: NBP - Pittsburgh, PA 4499 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205 USA

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 Modernization Superintendent to take responsibility for the leadership and management of volume modernization projects for the Pittsburgh, PA market.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your field operations career, then we have a great opportunity for you.? We are seeking a motivated, top performing field operations professional to deliver high quality products/services that meet customer needs.

On a typical day you will:

  • Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the Modernization installation side of Otis' business

  • Supervise construction mechanics and installation teams

  • Achieve all financial performance targets including profit and working capital

  • Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment

  • Regularly perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans

  • Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders

  • Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, state & local authorities, and others in contact with the job

  • Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies

  • Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates

  • Administration and interpretation of contract writing and will 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

What you will need to be successful:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Associate's or Technical degree in construction management, general business, or related field of study is preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration is desired for non-industry candidates

  • Elevator industry experience, at least 2 years preferred, modernization experience preferred

  • Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment

  • Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation 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

  • Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software

  • Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and good decision-making skills with strong time management and organizational skills

  • Elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred

What's In it For Me / Benefits:

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

We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.

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 ( .

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

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 [email protected].

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We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

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