Superintendent- Modernization (Detroit)

About the role

Responsible for successfully managing modernization projects and crews so that jobs are completed timely and profitably, and the department continues to grow in volume and meets or exceeds the annual budgetary plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervises modernization field employees by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives.
• Hiring, and supervising performance management and progressive discipline.
• Administers company safety program. Performing safety audits as required and when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
• Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator modernization projects and manpower needs; utilizes project management software and other scheduling tools.
• Uses accounting reports and programs to review job status to identify risk and opportunity. Properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue.
• Manages jobsites from survey through the 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.
• Manages subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects.
• Develops and maintains 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.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
• Maintains 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.
• Interfaces with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination and labor, and consults with the Regional Operations Team.
• Mediates and resolves complaints and problems of external and internal customers. Meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees.
• Determines what materials need to be ordered for job completion, and coordinates and arranges for sub-contracting portions of job.
• Makes weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customer; documenting findings.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills; or general business knowledge normally acquired though 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.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
• Familiarity with company Standard Operating Procedures and products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.

Benefits

• 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.
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance.
• Identity theft monitoring.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

What Makes Us Special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact. Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered 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, Optional spouse and dependent life insurance, 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).

TKE – Move Beyond

TKE is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement. With more than 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.