Field Superintendent-Existing Installation

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical and dental plans

Vision plans

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Field Superintendent-Existing Installation to lead field crews, ensure safety, quality and contract compliance on elevator projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of technical leadership in the elevator/escalator field, with strong verbal and written communication and proven leadership ability to coordinate across teams and with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in elevator industry or technical field
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of elevators and escalators to manage and direct field personnel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and have proven leadership skills.
• Field Superintendent must interpret customer concerns and mobilize internal resources to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must teach hourly employees the Company's methods of quality, productivity and safety.
• Must persuade the hourly field to follow practices that improve quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance meets area and company quality standards and contract requirements.
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance reliability and passenger safety for each project under his/her supervision.
• Implement EEO/AA requirement consistent with Area and/or State and Federal requirements.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage ongoing program of project audit so as to assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop and implement program of manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement objectives.
• Implement route management strategy in support of ensuring uniform application of preventive maintenance procedures while controlling manpower to minimum level.
• Develop spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality improvement among all employees.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement.
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.
• Advise Area management of competitor activity as related to pricing, performance and manpower

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Elevator/escalator knowledge

People management

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, United States Job ID: 91464

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a Field Superintendent-Existing Installation

Your Main Responsibilities

Field Superintendent – Existing Installation

Essential Functions

• Ensure that maintenance meets Area and Company quality standards and meets all contract requirements.
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance reliability and passenger safety for each project under his/her supervision.
• Implement EEO/AA requirement consistent with Area and/or State and Federal requirements.
• Support sales staff in estimating service orders, scheduling and executing orders, and investigating and resolving customer complaints. This specific position may include a sales role depending on the candidate.
• Manage ongoing program of project audit so as to assure conformance of performance standards of quality, completeness and safety.
• Develop and implement program of manpower selection, training and performance appraisal essential to productivity and quality improvement objectives.
• Implement route management strategy in support of ensuring uniform application of preventive maintenance procedures while controlling manpower to minimum level.
• Develop spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality improvement among all employees.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for tooling where such tooling would support productivity improvement.
• Maintain and manage pro-active relationships with local IUEC business agent.
• Advise Area management of competitor activity as related to pricing, performance and manpower

What You Bring

Your Experience

Education

• – bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or other technical field
• – 5+ years of technical leadership experience preferred.

– Work Experience

• Minimum work experience required including any specific job related experience and years of experience, which would serve as acceptable pre-requisites.

Requires a working knowledge of elevators and escalators to manage and direct field personnel to meet Area goals. Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and have proven leadership skills.

• The Field Superintendent must have the necessary skills and experience to interpret customer concerns then mobilize the necessary internal resources in a way that customer satisfaction is assured while cost and Human Resources disruption is minimized. The field Superintendent must be able to make sound judgments as related to motivation, training and work assignments for all employees within his/her responsibility, while, at the same time, adjusting manpower to a minimum level and meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements.
• Must be able to teach the hourly employees the Company's methods of quality, productivity and safety. He/she must be able to persuade the hourly field to follow practices and procedures that will foster teamwork and improve quality and productivity.

Field Supt must be able to communicate with and influence business agents, inspectors, etc., in resolving disputes. He/she must be able to demonstrate to customers that they are receiving fair value for their expenditures.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $102,200 - $127,700

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.

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