Superintendent- Modernization (Raleigh)

TK Elevator$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction management or general business
  • Minimum of two years in a management role at a departmental level
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in data collection and problem-solving
  • Ability to interpret complex technical instructions and diagrams

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and train modernization field employees while ensuring adherence to company policies
  • Administer safety programs and conduct regular safety audits
  • Plan and prioritize modernization projects using project management tools
  • Review job statuses through accounting reports to identify risks and opportunities
  • Manage job sites from initial survey to project completion, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with subcontractors to manage schedules and performance
  • Assist in resolving customer and employee complaints

Benefits

  • Car allowance or company vehicle with a fuel card
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement
  • 15 days of paid time off plus paid holidays and sick leave
  • Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of employment
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Full Job Description
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


The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle, fuel card, and incentive program with a bi-annual payout.

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, office location, etc.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental medical plans, basic life insurance, AD&D, short term and long term disability, optional life and AD&D, optional spouse and dependent life insurance, dependent life insurance, flexible spend account, health savings account, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

Employees will receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. Employees will enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 5 paid days of sick leave. Up to six weeks of paid parental leave will be available for use 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.

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