Field Superintendent - Modernization

Schindler Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Vacation and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group in Boise, Idaho seeks a Field Superintendent - Modernization to lead field technicians in elevator modernization projects. You will participate in field surveys, prepare modernization proposals, and deliver technical solutions while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to manage unions, strong problem solving, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 years of technical elevator/construction experience.
• Experience leading/supervising and training personnel.
• Prior supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Solid problem solving and proven negotiating skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency; SAP and related tools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a team environment by leading field technicians.
• Manage training and development of field technicians on processes, tools and standards.
• Foster communication among team members and relations with the local union.
• Assure modernization projects meet quality and safety standards and contract requirements.
• Monitor job progress; drive efficiency; manage parts ordering and cost.
• Implement customer and company requirements for quality and safety in projects.
• Support local sales in estimating bids and addressing customer concerns.
• Develop teamwork and commitment to quality among all employees.
• Participate in company programs to enhance product knowledge and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Negotiation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Lotus Notes

Job description

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Location: Boise,ID,United States
Job ID: 89930

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

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

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Your main responsibilities

The Field Superintendent - Modernization (MOD) manages field technicians in the day-to-day operations of the installation of hydraulic, gearless and geared elevator modernizations. Actively participates in field surveys for prospective modernization projects and is involved in the preparation modernization proposals and bids. Provides technical solutions, ensures workplace safety, determines scope of work and manpower required to complete the project in a timely and profitable manner.

• Build a team environment by leading field technicians
• Manage training and development of field technicians on established processes, tools and standards
• Foster excellent communication among team members while maintaining good working relationships with the local union
• Assure that each modernization project meets Company quality and safety standards, as well as all contract requirements
• Monitor job completion and drive efficiency; manage parts ordering and cost
• Implement customer and Company requirements for quality, performance reliability and passenger safety for modernization projects
• Support the local sales team in estimating modernization bids and investigating and resolving customer complaints
• Develop a spirit of teamwork and dedication to quality among all employees
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of Elevator Company products, services and procedures

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 years of technical experience in the elevator, construction, or related industries.
• Experience leading/supervising and training personnel preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with a unionized workforce is preferred.
• Solid problem solving and proven negotiating skills, high sense of urgency, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency required. Experience in Microsoft Office suite software, Lotus Notes and SAP is preferred

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 and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives 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.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Nearest Major Market: Boise

Nearest Secondary Market: Meridian