Job Opportunities Field Superintendent New Installation

Schindler Elevator • Lansing, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Superintendent for New Installations oversees all phases of elevator installation projects, ensuring quality, safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction. The role leads and develops field technicians, coordinates job site readiness, and serves as a key point of contact for contractors, customers, and internal teams in support of regional objectives.

The position manages installation operations, quality and safety, employee development, planning and logistics, collaboration, and on-site problem solving. It leads a team of 12–20 field technicians and coordinates schedules, site readiness, materials, payroll, manpower, inspections, training, and project handovers. The role is based in Lansing, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in the elevator industry, construction industry, or a related field.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Elevator industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a safe, high-performing team of 12–20 field technicians while enforcing company quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate daily project schedules, job site readiness walkthroughs, parts and material ordering, and payroll accuracy.
• Monitor installation progress and promote efficiency through site visits and communication.
• Manage manpower levels with union representatives and address employee relations and staffing issues.
• Support sales and project management teams with bid estimates, job progress meetings, and complaint resolution.
• Ensure installation projects comply with contractual, company, and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, including physical access to motor rooms, pits, and shaft ways, to verify workmanship and safety compliance.
• Implement company and customer requirements for product performance, reliability, and passenger safety.
• Enforce safety practices and participate in ongoing training programs.
• Train and mentor technicians on company processes, tools, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Promote communication and teamwork among field staff and union partners.
• Manage daily logistics and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
• Coordinate between field teams, contractors, sales, project managers, and support functions.
• Work with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and service teams during project handovers and customer training.
• Identify and resolve on-site challenges, customer concerns, and operational roadblocks.
• Adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests from technicians and contractors to keep projects on track.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure.
• Seven sick days, three floating holidays, and eight company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of service.
• Parental leave at 100% of base pay for six consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• Development opportunities for professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager