New Equipment & Modernization Superintendent

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Life & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otis, the world-leading elevator and escalator manufacturer, is seeking an Equipment & Modernization Field Leader to oversee installation, construction and modernization projects in the Memphis territory.

You will define project objectives, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate teams and subcontractors, and work with local authorities to ensure safety, ethics and quality. The role focuses on customer satisfaction and profitability, while leading a highly collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A high school education is required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience (at least 7 years).
• Experience with the elevator and building trades.
• Safety is your top priority.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Self-reliant with strong computer and organizational skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and manage installation projects.
• Manage administrative and material tasks.
• Ensure that the project runs on time and on budget, monitoring teams and/or subcontractors.
• Work closely with the project team to mitigate safety, ethics and quality risks.
• Work closely with local authorities on document submissions and site inspections.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, engineering support and improved profitability.

Skills

Project leadership

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma

BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT405: TAM - MEMPHIS, TN 7740 Trinity Road, Cordova, TN, 38018 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is growing and we are recruiting a talented new equipment & modernization Field Leader to take responsibility for the leadership and management of volume installation / construction / modernization projects within the Memphis territory.

On a typical day you will:

• Define project objectives and manage installation projects
• Manage administrative and material tasks
• Ensure that the project runs on time and on budget, monitoring teams and /or subcontractors
• Work closely with the project team to mitigate any safety, ethics and quality risks
• Work closely with local authorities on document submissions, site inspections for a smooth project completion
• Ensure customer satisfaction, engineering support and improved profitability

What you will need to be successful:

• A high school education is required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience (at least 7 years)
• You have experience with the elevator and building trades
• Safety is your top priority
• You have excellent communication skills and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• You are self-reliant, with strong computer and organizational skills and business acumen

What's In it For Me / Benefits:

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment

• Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays

• Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance

• Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits

• Adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We're guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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