Manager, New Equipment/Modernization

Date Posted:

2025-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT253: NBP - Pittsburgh, PA 4499 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205 USA

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Modernization Superintendent to drive productivity and the performance of modernization projects for the branch and customers. The Modernization Superintendent will be responsible for the modernization business, including field operations, customer satisfaction and overall general business management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the Modernization side of Otis’ business
• Supervise mechanics and installation teams
• Achieve all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
• Conduct field education training ensuring that will create and maintain a safe working environment
• Regularly perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
• Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
• Must be able to develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
• Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
• Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
• Strong leadership skills and goal-orientated with strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred

Otis is the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service business. We serve customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world and maintain more than 2 million elevators and escalators globally. Our Gen2® elevator system, energy-saving ReGen™ drive technology and Link escalator solutions have set industry standards for innovation and performance. Otis has more than 69,000 employees, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians. We are proud to be a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving, high-performance company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures to better serve our customers. So just imagine where you can take your career!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

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