Superintendent- New Installation (Columbus) TK Elevator Corporation

thyssenkrupp Elevator; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Superintendent- New Installation in Columbus, OH to lead construction operations for elevator installations. The role requires overseeing on-site crews, scheduling, and subcontractor management to ensure timely, profitable project delivery.

The position emphasizes safety and compliance, with responsibilities spanning change orders, status reporting, and coordination with owners and engineers to meet budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction industry and ability to manage at branch level or equivalent.
• Ability to write reports, proposals and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information to management and customers.
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions and adapt to variables.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction and modernization field employees; hire and manage performance.
• Administer and emphasize safety programs; conduct safety audits as needed.
• Plan and direct elevator installations and manpower; use scheduling tools.
• Review job status using reports to identify risk and opportunities; report revenue issues.
• Manage subcontractor schedule and performance on turnkey projects.
• Build strong relationships with owners, contractors, and architects.
• Review and approve change orders, purchase orders, and financials.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of code requirements and SOPs.

Skills

Construction management

Safety program administration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two years’ experience in field

Job description

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent- New Installation in Columbus, OH.

Responsible for successfully managing all construction operations and projects so that jobs are completed timely and profitably and the branch continues to grow in volume and meets or exceeds the annual budgetary plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises all construction and 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 when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
• Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator installations 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 subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with owner, contractors, 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 installations
• 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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The application period is estimated to close in 40 days from the posting date. However, factors such as business needs and availability of qualified candidates may shorten or extend this window.

Salary range: $88,000-$129,000with additional annual incentive compensation 0% - 75%. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle and fuel card.

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.