Date Posted:
2026-06-15Country:
AustraliaLocation:
LOC7039 : Unit 6/13 Channel Road, Mayfield West NSW 2304, AustraliaAbout YouWe are looking for an Operations Project Manager based in Newcastle, NSW.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager (ACT & Southern NSW), this role is critical in delivering Otis projects safely, on time, and within budget.
You will lead the end-to-end execution of New Equipment (NE) and Modernisation (Mod) projects, as well as the Maintenance portfolio ensuring alignment with Otis’ Sales Installation Process (SIP) while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
Permanent, full-time position
Based in Newcastle (5 days office based or on-site)
Competitive salary package – Base pay plus Super, car allowance and project incentive.
Lead the delivery of NE and Modernisation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and provide regular updates through project reviews
Manage project planning, resourcing, and performance of installation teams
Ensure all project documentation (reports, contracts, site diaries, safety records, and timesheets) is accurate and submitted on time
Collaborate effectively with Sales, Contract Management, field teams, builders, consultants, and other stakeholders
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, and regulatory bodies
Drive compliance with Otis processes, particularly the Sales Installation Process (SIP)
Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, support, and clear performance expectations
Champion safety across all projects in partnership with the NSW/ACT Safety Manager, including audits, toolbox talks, and pre-start activities
What you will need to be successful
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Building, or a related discipline
Mechanical or Electrical trade background (Preferred)
3–5 years’ experience in a project management or supervisory role within the lift/elevator industry
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Solutions-focused with sound problem-solving capability
Highly organised, safety-focused, and able to work both autonomously and within a team
Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Building, or related discipline
- Mechanical or Electrical trade background
- 3-5 years' experience in a project management or supervisory role within the lift/elevator industry
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Solutions-focused with sound problem-solving capability
- Highly organised, safety-focused, able to work autonomously and within a team
- Demonstrates strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Based in Newcastle with expectation of 5 days office-based or on-site work
Otis Elevator Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Otis Elevator and has not been reviewed or approved by Otis Elevator.
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Healthcare Strength — Union health coverage via the National Elevator Industry plans is described as comprehensive for eligible field roles. Corporate medical offerings are competitive but vary by location and plan design.
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Retirement Support — Union field packages typically include a defined‑benefit pension, an annuity, and access to a 401(k). Corporate roles reference a competitive, mainstream 401(k) match and employer retirement contributions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently praised, and parental leave experiences in the U.S. are described positively. Time‑off programs are highlighted as a strength alongside core benefits.
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What We Do
At Otis, we are dedicated to connecting you to the people and places that matter. For over 160 years, we’ve continually reinvented the way our passengers move through the urban world with industry-leading elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
