On-Site Elevator Modernization Leader (DC/Baltimore)

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) seeks a Modernization Superintendent to lead elevator and escalator modernization projects in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. This on-site role involves planning, scheduling, coordinating field activities, managing installation crews, and ensuring all work meets Schindler’s quality standards, safety regulations, and budgets.

The candidate will collaborate with project managers, customers, and suppliers, maintain comprehensive documentation, monitor costs,

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing modernization projects in elevator/vertical transportation.
• Strong planning, scheduling and budget coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Excellent communication with technicians, customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee modernization projects for elevators/escalators, plan, schedule and coordinate field activities.
• Manage installation crews, site inspections, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain documentation, monitor costs and support commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in field operations and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Field team coordination

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade schooling

Associate degree

Tools

Project management software

Spreadsheets

Reporting systems

Job description

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) seeks a Modernization Superintendent to lead elevator and escalator modernization projects in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. This on-site role involves planning, scheduling, coordinating field activities, managing installation crews, and ensuring all work meets Schindler’s quality standards, safety regulations, and budgets.

The candidate will collaborate with project managers, customers, and suppliers, maintain comprehensive documentation, monitor costs,