Field Superintendent — Elevator Modernization & Projects

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Dallas is seeking a Field Superintendent – Modernization to oversee elevator modernization projects, lead field technicians, and ensure safety, schedule, quality and cost standards across multiple sites.

This role emphasizes collaboration with sales, engineering, and service teams, managing procurement, documentation, and labor allocation while maintaining strong relationships with union leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or related 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
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Prior Project Management skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field technicians, overseeing multiple modernization projects to meet 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 highquality 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to promote safe working environments.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to technicians to build skills and improve team performance.
• Organize scheduling, material ordering, and coordination of inspections to optimize project workflows.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages transparency, trust, and effective communication.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of modernization projects.
• Communicate effectively with union leadership and internal stakeholders to maintain respectful and productive relationships.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and customer to investigate, resolve and address any operational challenges that may arise.

Skills

Leadership

Elevator industry experience

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Project management

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Dallas is seeking a Field Superintendent – Modernization to oversee elevator modernization projects, lead field technicians, and ensure safety, schedule, quality and cost standards across multiple sites.

This role emphasizes collaboration with sales, engineering, and service teams, managing procurement, documentation, and labor allocation while maintaining strong relationships with union leadership and customers.