Elevator Installer/Repairer jobs in Passaic, NJ

NEW INSTALLATION 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.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise all construction and modernization 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.
• Manage subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owner, contractors, elevator consultants, and architects.
• Identify, review, and sign off on change orders, purchase orders, elevator turnover authorizations, accounts receivable, write-offs, credits, and other necessary approvals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and local elevator industry code requirements.
• Maintain strong familiarity of company standard operating procedures and products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods; interface with corporate departments, including the factory, coordination, and labor, and consults with 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, and 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.

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

DIRECT REPORTS

0 - None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required, degree in engineering, construction, or related field preferred.
• Experience:  1-2 years' experience in Project Management, field service, construction supervisor, or similar industrial experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Must be customer centric with a strong desire to achieve customer satisfaction
• Ability to write reports, contract proposals, business correspondence and manage a service team
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and customers
• Requires a valid US driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report. 
• Travel Expectations: 15-25%

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, the employee is 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.
• 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 50 pounds at times.

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 reserves the right to 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local 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.