Field Modernization Coordinator — Elevator Projects

Metro Elevator; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Metro Elevator NW, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Modernization Field Coordinator in Tukwila, WA for a full-time in-office role with early start hours. You will own the field survey process, gather precise measurements, and assemble survey packages for equipment vendors while coordinating permit applications with AHJs.

Ideal candidates will have a related degree, be detail-obsessed, and comfortable between fieldwork and desk documentation, with growth toward a Modernization Superintendent role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD/Bluebeam a plus.
• Willingness to travel locally between job sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site field surveys of hoistways, machine rooms, pits, overheads, entrances, and related equipment areas; record accurate dimensions, conditions, and photos
• Compile survey data into clean, standardized documents for submission to equipment vendors
• Prepare, organize, and submit vendor submittal packages; track review status and manage revisions/resubmittals
• Prepare and submit all permit applications to the applicable AHJ; track approvals, respond to plan review comments, and maintain permit documentation
• Coordinate with vendors, engineers, project managers, and field crews to resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design documents
• Maintain organized project files (digital and physical) for every job in the modernization pipeline
• Flag field conditions that may affect scope, cost, or code compliance
• Learn applicable code requirements (e.g., ASME A17.1, local elevator codes) as they relate to surveys and permitting
• Support senior modernization staff on job walks and pre-construction planning as needed

Skills

Field surveying

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CAD/Bluebeam (plus)

Travel locally

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

CAD/Bluebeam

Job description

Metro Elevator NW, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Modernization Field Coordinator in Tukwila, WA for a full-time in-office role with early start hours. You will own the field survey process, gather precise measurements, and assemble survey packages for equipment vendors while coordinating permit applications with AHJs.

Ideal candidates will have a related degree, be detail-obsessed, and comfortable between fieldwork and desk documentation, with growth toward a Modernization Superintendent role.