Field Supervisor - New Installations & Modernizations Job Details | Schindler Group

Schindler Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the elevator industry is seeking a Field Supervisor for New Installations & Modernizations in Toronto. This role involves managing installation projects, ensuring safety and quality standards, and mentoring field employees. Join us to enhance urban life through innovative solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Incentive Program

Professional and leadership development opportunities

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Group RRSP with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in elevator industry or related experience.
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Ability to coach, mentor and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and modernization projects to meet quality and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor field employees, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Interpret customer concerns and mobilize resources for satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Post Secondary in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Word

Power Point

Excel

Project

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON,Ontario,Canada
Job ID:81943

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billionof us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contributes to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect bothamong colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our richlegacy that started back in 1874.

WithCanadianHeadquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation specializes in latest-technologyengineering as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designedand rigorously tested for comfort, efficiency and reliability. Schindler productscan be found in many well-known buildings throughout Canada, includingScotia Plaza, Bay & Adelaide, Edmonton Arena, Calgary Airport, andVancouver Canada Line.

Join us as a

Field Supervisor - New Installations & Modernizations Your main responsibilities

The Field Supervisor – New Installations (NI) and Modernizations (MOD) is responsible for the installation of new construction and modernization projects through conforming to customer and company requirements as related to quality improvements, safety, cost improvement and customer satisfaction in support of Branch objectives. This role has responsibility for managing, coaching and training field employees as well as health and safety requirements.

Safety and Supervision

• Lead field employees through providing mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development
• Coach and persuade field employees on Schindler’s methods of safety, quality and productivity
• Identify training needs and deliver training (safety & technical) to field employees
• Monitor work of field employees from both a quantitative and qualitative point of view, including approval of time tickets and maintenance of vacation schedules
• Investigate employee incidents and near misses, and support early and safe return to work initiatives. Conduct regular safety observations and ensure correct usage of PPE.

Financial Management

• Manage new installation and modernization work in area of responsibility within framework of financial budget
• Manage field technician manpower to maximize business results

Process and Quality Management

• Monitor job completion check points and implement required corrective action in order to drive installation and modernization performance to BDP model and meet ISO standards
• Ensure each installation and modernization project meets Schindler employee and passenger safety and quality standards and all contract requirements as defined by customer
• Ensure compliance with requirements issued by local and government authorities
• Manage ongoing program of project field audit to assurance conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement

Customer Service and External Relations

• Interpret customer concerns and mobilize the necessary internal resources in such a way that customer satisfaction is assured while costs are minimized
• Ensure customer needs or enquires are met in a prompt, professional manner by providing clear communications.
• Demonstrate to customers that they are receiving fair value for their expenditures
• Communicate with and influence business agents, inspectors, etc., in resolving disputes
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with Union business agent

What you bring

• Post Secondary – preferably in Engineering or Project Management
• 3-5 years in elevator industry or related experience, or a similar industry which includes the supervision of capital equipment installation
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Ability to coach, mentor and guide team members
• Strong communication skills, organization skills and ability to work without supervision
• Self motivated team player with record of achieving results
• Work flexible hours as business demands
• Computer literacy – MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Project

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
• Competitive Bonus Incentive Program or Commission Plan
• Wide range of professional and leadership development opportunities
• Competitive Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Competitive Group RRSP with Company Match

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team and help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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