Field Superintendent Modernization

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7% of compensation

Medical, dental and vision plans

3 weeks vacation + sick days + leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking a Field Superintendent Modernization with a BS degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in elevators or related building systems. You will oversee new installation and modernization projects, book and schedule work, manage submittals, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely material delivery.

The role requires strong communication and computer skills, plus a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• BS/BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance with prior project management experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure projects close-out at the required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, and providing an action plan and time frame for completion.
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking; coordinate and follow up with factory, local vendors and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure that all required material is ready prior to project start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan and time frame for completion.
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, receive signed change orders from the customer prior to any related work being completed.
• Ensure timely invoicing and ensure projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turn‑over.
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of elevator company products, services and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Education

BS/BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Columbus,OH,United States
Job ID: 88716

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 help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a Field Superintendent Modernization

Your main responsibilities:

• Follow and accurately manage new installation/modernization projects to ensure projects close‑out at the required efficiency and profitability levels.
• Review and book projects within one week of award, notifying the Manager if required completion dates cannot be met, and providing an action plan and time frame for completion.
• Provide approved submittals to Schindler Engineering and/or local vendors following project booking; coordinate and follow up with factory, local vendors and superintendent on the delivery of project material to ensure that all required material is ready prior to project start date.
• Interface with the Field Superintendent to track job progress and notify manager if required completion dates cannot be met; provide action plan and time frame for completion.
• Seek change notice opportunities; prepare all change order paperwork and forward to the customer in a timely manner; follow up on change orders, receive signed change orders from the customer prior to any related work being completed.
• Ensure timely invoicing and ensure projects are invoiced and paid to 90% before elevator turn‑over.
• Participate in Company professional development programs to enhance working knowledge of elevator company products, services and procedures.

What you bring

• BS/BS degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or Finance with prior project management experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in either the elevator industry or in a related building systems industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office & Excel.

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.
• Three weeks vacation which increases with tenure, seven sick days, three floating holidays and eight company observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement – eligible after six months of service.
• Parental leave – 100% base pay for six consecutive weeks within first year of child’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 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, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

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.

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