Superintendent- New Installation (Memphis)

TK Elevator; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Elevator in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Superintendent- New Installation to lead construction operations, ensuring timely, profitable project delivery and branch growth.

You will supervise field staff, enforce safety, plan elevator installations, and monitor progress with project management tools while coordinating with owners, contractors, and architects. Strong leadership and knowledge of elevator codes are essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction industry and management; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to present information to management and customers
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and complex variables
• Requires valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Direct and train construction field employees and enforce company policies.
• Administer safety program and perform safety audits.
• Plan, direct, and prioritize elevator installations and manpower needs using PM software and scheduling tools.
• Review job status with accounting reports to identify risk and revenue opportunities.
• Manage subcontractor schedules and performance on turnkey projects.
• Build strong relationships with owners, contractors, elevator consultants, and architects.
• Sign off on change orders, purchase orders, and other approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of elevator codes and SOPs; coordinate with factory and regional teams.
• Resolve customer issues and coordinate with unions when needed.
• Determine materials and coordinate subcontracting portions of installations.
• Conduct weekly crew visits and document progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety management

Project management

Subcontractor coordination

Communication with owners/architects

Budgeting and reporting

Elevator industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years managing on a branch dept.

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Superintendent- New Installation in Memphis, TN.

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 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 year’s 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.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive and market-aligned compensation in a exciting, stable, and sustainable industry.
• Continuous Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and development programs designed to support your growth.
• Work-life balance: Sustainable ways of working supported by policies and working models aligned with local practices and business needs.
• A culture that moves people: Open communication, mutual respect, and an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Empowered Work Environment: Flat hierarchies, approachable leadership, and the freedom to innovate and make an impact from day one.

Important note

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continently 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

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.