Field Superintendent, Elevator Modernization Lead

Schindler Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation, sick days, holidays

Job summary

Schindler Group in NYC is seeking a Field Superintendent of Modernization to oversee elevator modernization projects, lead field technicians, and manage multiple initiatives to meet safety, schedule, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes coordinating scheduling, procurement, and logistics while tracking progress and profitability. Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage sensitive employee relations with proven leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing tradespeople.
• Flexibility to be on-call as needed.
• Prior Project Management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field technicians, overseeing multiple projects to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and safety standards.
• Coordinate project scheduling, material procurement, and field logistics to maintain smooth operations and timely project completion.
• Track project progress and labor allocation to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, project management, and service teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Manage project documentation including invoicing, change orders, and financial forecasting.
• Maintain positive relationships with union representatives and support staffing needs including hiring and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Elevator industry experience

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

On-call flexibility

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Schindler Group in NYC is seeking a Field Superintendent of Modernization to oversee elevator modernization projects, lead field technicians, and manage multiple initiatives to meet safety, schedule, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes coordinating scheduling, procurement, and logistics while tracking progress and profitability. Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.