New Equipment Superintendent

Otis Elevator Co.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical coverage

Three weeks paid vacation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading elevator technology firm is seeking a New Equipment Field Operations Manager for the Farmington Hills, MI area. The role involves managing installation teams, achieving financial targets, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the elevator industry, strong technical and leadership skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health coverage, and paid vacation. Join us to drive innovation and enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of elevator industry experience or similar.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field operations for installation.
• Conduct field safety audits and inspections.
• Achieve financial performance targets.

Skills

Elevator industry experience

Team-oriented

Strong communication skills

Project management

Technical proficiency in Microsoft software

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Location: OT113: CVD - FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 25365 INTERCHANGE COURT, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 48335 USA

Date Posted: 2025-11-19

Country: United States of America

Overview

Otis Elevator Company seeks a highly motivated New Equipment Field Operations Manager to drive productivity and performance of new equipment projects for the Farmington Hills, MI operating area.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and lead field operations for new equipment installation.
• Supervise construction mechanics and installation teams.
• Achieve financial performance targets including profit and working capital.
• Conduct field education training, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop safety/logistics plans.
• Coordinate material deliveries and issue purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, and authorities.
• Forecast and schedule labor resources to ensure project completion, maintain customer quality assurance, and improve efficiencies.
• Analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates.
• Administer contract writing, manage billing, consultant and contractor payments, process RFIs, and optimize change order opportunities to maximize cash coverage.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 5+ years of elevator industry experience or leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry.
• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft software.
• Strong leadership, goal‑oriented, decisive, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with generous company match and automatic retirement contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Three weeks paid vacation, paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits (legal, pet, home, auto insurance).
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Acknowledgement of service anniversaries and spot performance bonuses.

Apply Today

Apply to join us and build what’s next! If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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].