Date Posted:

2024-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT034: CC - URBANDALE, IA 10052 JUSTIN DR SUITE D, URBANDALE, IA, 50322 USA

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated New Equipment (Construction) Field Operations Leader to drive productivity and the performance of new equipment projects for the branch and customers. The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the new equipment business, including field operations, customer satisfaction and overall general business management for the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota operating areas.

Essential Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the New Equipment 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

Education / Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred

Travel

This position supports three states. Ideally, it would be based in Des Moines, IA and will have approximately 30% travel to reach the broader territory.

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 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 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 69,000 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 aproven 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 innovativeglobal industry leaderwith a resilient business model. You’llbelong 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 provideopportunities, 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 ourThree Absolutes –prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Qualityin 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/Affirmative Action 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 federally protected class. 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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