Superintendent- Modernization (Washington, DC)

TK Elevator; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking a Superintendent – Modernization in College Park, Maryland. The role involves managing modernization projects, overseeing field teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of the construction industry, strong managerial skills, and experience handling project management. The position offers a salary range of $105,000–$143,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as medical coverage, a car allowance, vacation days, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills.
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals, and business correspondence.
• Ability to respond to questions from management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise modernization field employees and provide direction.
• Manage jobsites from survey through completion.
• Administer company safety program and perform safety audits.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Safety management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Overview

Superintendent – Modernization (Washington, DC). Responsible for managing modernization projects and crews, ensuring timely and profitable completion, meeting budgetary plans and growth targets.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise modernization field employees, providing direction, training, communication of company policies, hiring, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Administer company safety program, perform safety audits as required, and emphasize safety to all employees.
• Plan, direct, and prioritize elevator modernization projects and manpower using project management software and scheduling tools.
• Use accounting reports to track job status, identify risk and opportunity, and report any issues prior to revenue.
• Manage jobsites from survey through completion, document progress, troubleshoot mechanic problems, conduct quality audits, and review progress with customers.
• Manage subcontractor schedules and performance on turnkey projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, elevator consultants, and architects.
• Identify, review, and approve change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, and other necessary approvals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and local elevator industry codes.
• Maintain familiarity with company SOPs and products, attend training, review factory updates, and coordinate with corporate departments and regional operations.
• Mediates and resolves complaints from external and internal customers, including union matters.
• Determine necessary materials and coordinate subcontracting.
• Conduct weekly crew visits and day‑one visits to manage safety, site activities, and progress, documenting findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry and general management skills, or general business knowledge typically obtained through a bachelor’s degree; or two years of experience managing at a branch departmental level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals, and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from management and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $105,000–$143,000. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle, a fuel card, and an annual incentive program.

Benefits include:

• 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 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.