Superintendent- Modernization (Northern New Jersey) TK Elevator Corporation

TK Elevator; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Supplemental medical plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Spouse life insurance

Dependent life insurance

Identity theft monitoring

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off

Job summary

TK Elevator in Northern New Jersey is seeking an experienced Superintendent-Modernization to lead field crews through elevator modernization projects, ensuring timely, profitable completions and adherence to budgets. You will supervise workers, enforce safety, manage subcontractors, review progress with customers, and coordinate with owners, consultants, and architects.

A valid driver's license and relevant management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Construction industry knowledge or related business background
• Ability to write reports, proposals, and business correspondence
• Ability to present information to management and customers
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and work with various variables
• Requires a valid driver's license and a clean MVR

Responsibilities

• Supervise modernization field employees; hire and manage performance.
• Administer safety program including audits and policy enforcement.
• Plan and prioritize elevator modernization projects and manpower needs.
• Review job status via accounting reports and identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage jobsites from survey to completion; coordinate with customers and resolve issues.
• Manage subcontractor schedule and performance on turnkey projects.
• Maintain relationships with owners, consultants, and architects.
• Sign off on change orders and approvals; monitor accounts receivable and credits.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local elevator codes.

Skills

Supervision of field crews

Safety leadership

Project management

Budget management

Client relations

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years branch management experience

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 Northern New Jersey, NJ.

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 for job completion, and coordinates and arranges for sub-contracting portions of job.
• Makes weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customer; documenting findings.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills; or general business knowledge normally acquired though a Bachelor’s degree; or two years experience managing on a branch departmental level; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers
• Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicles Report.

What makes us special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Salary range: $110,000-$145,000. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle, fuel card, and annual incentive program.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continuously work towards an inclusive and barrier-free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE – Move Beyond