Superintendent- Modernization (Manhattan) TK Elevator Corporation

TK Elevator; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Superintendent- Modernization in Manhattan, NY. This role focuses on managing modernization projects and crews to ensure timely, profitable completion and growth aligned with annual plans.

Responsibilities include supervising field staff, enforcing safety programs, planning and prioritizing projects, and coordinating with owners, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality elevator modernization work.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising modernization projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs in construction.
• Ability to plan, direct and prioritize elevator modernization work.
• Ability to review progress, identify risks and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise modernization field staff, provide direction and training.
• Administer safety program and conduct safety audits.
• Plan and prioritize projects and manpower; use scheduling tools.
• Review job status and financials; report issues and opportunities.
• Manage sites from survey to completion; liaise with customers.
• Coordinate subcontractors on turnkey projects.
• Maintain relationships with owners, consultants and architects.
• Approve change orders, POs and turnover documents.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and SOPs.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Scheduling

Client relations

Change orders

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE - Move Beyond.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent- Modernization in Manhattan, NY.

Responsible for successfully managing modernization projects and crews so that jobs are completed timely and profitably, and the department continues to grow in volume and meets or exceeds the annual budgetary plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises modernization field employees by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives. Includes hiring, and supervising performance management and progressive discipline.
• Administers company safety program. Includes performing safety audits as required and when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
• Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator modernization projects and manpower needs; utilizes project management software and other scheduling tools.
• Uses accounting reports and programs to review job status to identify risk and opportunity. This includes properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue.
• Manages jobsites from survey through the completion of the modernization process documenting and advising on modernization project progress for work not included. Includes trouble-shooting problems with mechanics, performing quality audits and meeting with customers to review progress.
• Manages subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with owner, elevator consultants, and architects.
• Identifies, reviews and signs off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits and other necessary approvals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements.
• Maintains strong familiarity of company Standard Operating Procedures and products by attending company training classes, utilizing the SOP document library, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; Interfaces with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination and labor, and consults with the Regional Operations Team.
• Mediates and resolves complaints and problems of external and internal customers. Includes meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees.
• Determines what materials need to be ordered