Job Opportunities Field Superintendent - New Installation

Schindler Elevator • Tulsa, OK

7d • 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 contact for contractors, customers, and internal teams in support of regional objectives.

The superintendent manages installation operations and staffing, monitors project progress, conducts site visits and inspections, and coordinates schedules, materials, payroll, and resources. The role also trains and mentors technicians, collaborates with union representatives and internal teams, and proactively addresses site challenges and customer concerns. Site inspections may require physical access to motor rooms, pits, and shaftways.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience in the elevator industry, construction industry, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing tradespeople.
• Flexibility to be on call.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build 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 drive efficiency through site visits and communication.
• Manage manpower levels with union representatives and resolve employee relations and staffing issues.
• Support sales and project management teams with bid estimates, job-progress meetings, and complaint resolution.
• Ensure installation projects meet contractual, company, and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, including access to motor rooms, pits, and shaftways, to check workmanship and safety compliance.
• Implement company and customer requirements for product performance, reliability, and passenger safety.
• Enforce safety practices and participate in continuous training programs.
• Train and mentor technicians on company processes, tools, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Foster communication and teamwork among field staff and union partners.
• Manage daily logistics and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
• Act as a liaison among 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.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks’ vacation, increasing with tenure; seven sick days; three floating holidays; and eight company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, eligible 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