Construction Project Manager

Otis , our people make the difference.

Every day, we work together to deliver innovative solutions that keep the world moving.

Join a global industry leader where collaboration, development, and empowerment help both our people and our business reach new heights.

Be part of Otis, recognised among Forbes World's Best Employers 2025, and help shape some of Victoria's most exciting construction and infrastructure projects.

About the Role

• We have an exciting opportunity for a
• Construction Project Manager to join our team in

Port Melbourne, Victoria .

Reporting to the

Senior Construction Operations Managerr , you will lead the successful delivery of New Equipment (NE) and Modernisation (MOD) projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the opportunity to work with major builders, consultants, developers, and stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of projects while leading high-performing installation teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + Superannuation
• Car allowance
• Project Manager incentive scheme
• Career development opportunities with a global market leader
• Access to training, leadership development, and mentoring programs
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to work on iconic projects across Victoria

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer New Equipment and Modernisation projects in line with the Otis Sales Installation Process (SIP).
• Lead installation teams to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Monitor project programs and ensure site activities are completed according to approved schedules.
• Attend site meetings and provide leadership to allocated installation labour and subcontractors.
• Plan workforce requirements and maintain effective resource allocation across projects.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and motivate field teams to build a high-performance culture.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, builders, consultants, government inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure all project documentation, contract records, site diaries, timesheets, and safety reports are accurately maintained.
• Participate in project reviews and provide regular updates to branch and head office management.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. An Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification will be highly regarded.
• Hold full Australia working rights and must have a current Australian driver's license.
• Proven experience leading installation teams, technicians, mechanics, or subcontractors.
• Minimum 3-5 years' project management experience, ideally within the elevator, escalator, construction, building services, or related industries.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
• A commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Country: Australia
• Location: LOC7013 : Unit 1 & 2, 177 Salmon St, Port Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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 *******@otis. com.

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.

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