Centralized Release Project Manager

Date Posted:
2026-03-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT519: CHC - Chicago, IL 651 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent-driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity?

Otis Elevator Company is seeking a highly motivated Centralized Release Project Manager to support modernization and installation projects during the front-end execution phase. This role is responsible for project setup, upfront submittals, material coordination, and order accuracy from project award through material release. The Project Manager will work exclusively with internal Otis stakeholders to ensure projects are fully prepared for successful field execution.

This role reports to any local branch operating in the Central Time Zone.

On a typical day you will:

• Manage assigned projects from contract award through material release, ensuring all upfront requirements are completed accurately and on schedule
  
• Coordinate and prepare technical submittals, drawings, and documentation required for material release
  
• Validate scope, configuration, and order accuracy to ensure alignment with contract documents and Otis standards
  
• Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Estimating, and Field Operations to resolve scope gaps and technical questions prior to release
  
• Ensure material orders are complete, accurate, and released in accordance with project schedules and internal milestones
  
• Proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, or missing information that could impact downstream execution
  
• Track progress against key upfront deliverables and provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders
  
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation within Otis systems
  
• Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the Central Release Team
  

Note: This role does not interface with customers and does not include field execution, billing, or change order management.

What you will need to be successful:

• 2+ years of project management experience in the elevator, construction, or related technical field
  
• Working knowledge of construction documents, submittals, and material procurement
  
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and elevator drawings
  
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process adherence
  
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects concurrently
  
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
  
• Collaborative, team-focused approach across functions
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
  
• Self-driven, analytical, and comfortable in milestone-based environments
  
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
  

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  
  
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
  
  
• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
  
  
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
  
  
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
  
  
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
  
  
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
  
  
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.
  
  

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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