Elevator Modernization Superintendent – Lead Large Projects (Chicago)

Otis Elevator Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. in Chicago seeks a highly motivated Modernization Superintendent to oversee repair projects and lead field operations, including staff selection, training and safety. The role requires strong communication, team orientation, and multi-project leadership within a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and clients on modernization sites, ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery while managing budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of elevator industry experience; field experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated; able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities.
• Strong computer skills; travel within territory; driver’s license as required.
• High school education required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience (at least 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the field operations for a large volume of non-contract repair and hydraulic elevator modernization.
• Modernization sales support, route control, scheduling and quality assurance.
• Maintaining customer quality assurance; emphasis on safety, improving efficiencies, managing the expenditure of labor, materials and performance to estimate.
• Coordinate daily activities with the branch’s project manager and work with general contractors, owner’s agency and developers for various modernization sites.
• Providing technical support.
• Authorizing change orders.
• Drive safety in the workplace.

Skills

Elevator industry experience

Communication skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. in Chicago seeks a highly motivated Modernization Superintendent to oversee repair projects and lead field operations, including staff selection, training and safety. The role requires strong communication, team orientation, and multi-project leadership within a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and clients on modernization sites, ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery while managing budgets and resources.