Superintendent- New Installation (Los Angeles)

About the role

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent- New Installation in Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for successfully managing all construction operations and projects so that jobs are completed timely and profitably and the branch continues to grow in volume and meets or exceeds the annual budgetary plan.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all construction field employees by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives; includes hiring and supervising performance management and progressive discipline.
• Administers company safety program, including performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
• Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator installations 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, including properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue.
• Manages jobsites from survey through completion of construction and modernization process, documenting and advising on project progress for work not included; includes 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 owners, contractors, elevator consultants, and architects.
• Identifies, reviews and signs 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 training classes, utilizing the SOP document library, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; interfaces with corporate departments (factory, coordination, labor) and consults with the Regional Operations Team.
• Mediates and resolves complaints and problems of external and internal customers, including 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 installations.
• Makes weekly crew visits and day‑one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customers; documents findings.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• 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 at 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.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000‑$140,000 with additional annual incentive compensation (0%‑75%). The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle and fuel card.

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.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
• 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).