Company Presentation We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs. thyssenkrupp Elevator brings together the Group's global activities in passenger transportation systems. With sales of 7.7 billion euros in fiscal 2016/2017 and customers in 150 countries, thyssenkrupp Elevator built its position as one of the world's leading elevator companies from scratch in a mere 40 years' time applying thyssenkrupp unique engineering capabilities. With more than 50,000 highly skilled employees, the company offers smart and innovative products and services designed to meet customers' individual requirements. The portfolio includes passenger and freight elevators, escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts as well as tailored service solutions for all products. Over 1000 locations around the world provide an extensive sales and service network to guarantee closeness to customers.
thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, with more than 15,500 employees, in over 230 branch and service locations. thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas oversees all business for the operations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America. It is a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Elevator AG.
Safety is a core value of our business and our commitment to YOU! It is woven into our culture each and every day. Your new responsibilities The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
thyssenkrupp Elevator Americasis currently seeking an experienced Superintendent - New Installation in Atlanta, GA.
Responsible for successfully 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 Job Functions
Supervises all construction and 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 when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees
Plans, directs and prioritizes elevator installations 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 subcontractor schedule and performance on turn-key projects
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with owner, contractors, 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 installations
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
What we look for
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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
