Lead Elevator Install & Modernization Superintendent

TK Elevator; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Superintendent for New Installation/Modernization in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on managing all construction operations to complete projects on time, safely, and profitably, while growing branch volume and meeting budgets.

Responsibilities include supervising field staff, planning installations, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with codes and SOPs. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills.
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information clearly to management and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all construction field employees with direction, training and policy communication.
• Administers safety program, conducts safety audits and emphasizes safety to staff.
• Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator installations and manpower needs.
• Reviews job status using accounting reports to identify risk and opportunities.
• Manages jobsites from survey through completion; troubleshoots with mechanics and reviews progress with customers.
• Manages subcontractor schedule and performance on turnkey projects.
• Develops relationships with owners, contractors and architects.
• Reviews change orders, purchase orders, turnover authorizations and write-offs.
• Keeps up-to-date with elevator industry codes and SOPs; coordinates with factory and regional teams.
• Mediates customer issues and negotiates with local agents on union-related matters.
• Determines material needs and arranges subcontracting portions of installations.
• Makes weekly crew visits to manage safety, site activities and progress.

Skills

Construction management

Project scheduling

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years experience managing a branch department

Job description

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Superintendent for New Installation/Modernization in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on managing all construction operations to complete projects on time, safely, and profitably, while growing branch volume and meeting budgets.

Responsibilities include supervising field staff, planning installations, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with codes and SOPs. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.