MODERNIZATION/NI SUPERINTENDENT

JOB SUMMARY

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. This position exercises discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise modernization & new installation field employees by providing direction and training and communicating.
• Administer company policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Administer company safety program, including performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.

• Plan, direct, and prioritize elevator installations and manpower needs; utilize project management software and other scheduling tools.

• Use accounting reports and program to review job status to identify risk and opportunity, including properly reporting fade issues prior to revenue.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners, contractors, elevator consultants, and architects.

• Review and sign off on all bids, including attending pre-bid meetings with construction sales representatives and providing technical input to calculate labor and material costs.
• Review and sign off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits, and other necessary approvals.
• Maintain strong familiarity of company standard operating procedures and products by attending company training classes, viewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; interface with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination, and labor, and consult with the management.
• Mediate and resolve complaints and problems of external and internal customers, including meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving union employees.
• Determine what materials need to be ordered for job completion, coordinate, and arrange for sub-contracting portions of installations.
• Make weekly crew visits and day one visits to manage safety, site activities and progress of employees and customer, document findings.
• Continued improvement across all active and upcoming MOD/NI projects throughout the course of the year and improve overall profit margins and to meet or exceed financial requirements.
• Continued assistance in a hands-on role to secure MOD & NI projects and grow the installation backlog to meet or exceed both our MOD & NI annual booking targets.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties.

DIRECT REPORTS

10 - Modernization Mechanics/Helpers

This role manages subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise employee(s) and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. The individual also directly supervises nonsupervisory employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. All hiring, coaching, performance management and terminations are to be in coordination with HR support and approval.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelors Degree in related
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in related
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.
• Local Travel Expectations: 25%

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical Professional Knowledge
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Decision Making
• Problem Analysis
• Customer Service Orientation
• Initiative

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Job duties are performed mainly within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

• When the employee has cause to visit a work site, job duties may be performed in machine rooms, hoistways, or on/around escalators and the employee may be regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud, and proper PPE is to be used.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require a flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

The 2026 base pay scale for this position and career level is bolded below:

Level I: $67,772 to $84,922

Level II: $81,169 to $103,903

Level III: $95,545 to $123,861

This base pay range represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. [For sales only: This role is also eligible for commissions subject to the terms of the IC agreement.]

In addition to base pay, full-time employees are eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability) and a 401(k) plan, all subject to the terms and conditions of those plans, which may change from time to time. Employees are also eligible for certain paid-time off benefits pursuant to our policies (which may change from time to time) and applicable laws.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer may revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Fujitec America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local, state, or federal law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.