Territory Modernization Operations Lead

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Chicago, IL seeks a Territory Operations Manager for Modernization to oversee the modernization of existing elevators and collaborate with the Modernization Sales team on opportunities within a geographic span.

You will lead a team of Field Superintendents, hire and onboard new staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners while ensuring safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or technical leadership experience in the elevator industry or another service oriented business.
• Knowledge of modernization techniques and procedures; ability to read financial statements and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business plan for the territory's financial and non-financial objectives and support modernization operations initiatives.
• Build and manage an operational budget for time, materials and assets to achieve cost-effective results.
• Manage networking capital via asset management and billing procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, GCs and industry consultants.
• Lead and mentor a team of Field Superintendents and drive performance toward KPIs.
• Lead hiring and onboarding of all Modernization Superintendents.
• Ensure safety training and process adherence with Field Quality Excellence.
• Coordinate resources to ensure timely, on-budget project completion.

Skills

5-7 years elevator industry experience

Excellent written and verbal comms

Knowledge of financial statements

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical leadership in elevator industry

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Chicago, IL seeks a Territory Operations Manager for Modernization to oversee the modernization of existing elevators and collaborate with the Modernization Sales team on opportunities within a geographic span.

You will lead a team of Field Superintendents, hire and onboard new staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners while ensuring safety and quality standards across projects.