Superintendent- Modernization (Chicago)

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

Responsible for

• Successfully managing modernization projects and crews
• Ensuring jobs are completed timely and profitably
• Maintaining department growth in volume and meeting budgetary plans

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises modernization field employees by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives
• Hiring, supervising performance management and progressive discipline
• Administering company safety program, including performing safety audits and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
• Planning, directing and prioritizing elevator modernization projects and manpower needs; utilizing project management software and other scheduling tools
• Using accounting reports and programs to review job status to identify risk and opportunity, including properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue
• Managing jobsites from survey through completion of the modernization process, documenting and advising on modernization project progress for work not included; troubleshooting problems with mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with customers to review progress
• Managing subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with owner, elevator consultants, and architects
• Identifying, reviewing and signing off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements
• Maintaining strong familiarity of company Standard Operating Procedures and products by attending company training classes, utilizing the SOP document library, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; Interfacing with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination and labor, and consulting with the Regional Operations Team
• Mediating and resolving complaints and problems of external and internal customers; meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees
• Determining what materials need to be ordered for job completion, and coordinating and arranging for sub-contracting portions of job
• Making weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customer; documenting findings

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills; or general business knowledge normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree; or two years experience managing on a branch departmental level; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

What we offer

• Salary range: $80,000-$155,000
• The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle, fuel card, and annual incentive program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
• Additional benefits include:
• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Additional information

• TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
• Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.