Location: Richmond, VA, United States
Job ID: 89363
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
As a Field Superintendent of Existing Installations (EI), you will oversee servicing, maintenance and repair of assigned units to meet customer and company standards for quality, safety and cost management. Support area objectives through effective project oversight and employee management.
Operations Management
• Build a safe and effective team environment by leading field technicians to ensure maintenance meets quality standards as well as contract requirements
• Coordinate routes, scheduling, ordering parts and verifying payroll accuracy while assuring profitability
• Partner with Area/Territory Operations Managers with implementation of company & industry best practices to achieve service financial and delivery metrics
Quality and Safety
• Perform regular site inspections to deliver exceptional service, maintenance, warranty and repair offerings.
• Conduct Field Safety Audits at required intervals to ensure technicians understand and follow safe work practices
Employee development, planning & logistics
• Educate technicians on processes, tools and standards through training and performance programs thereby continuously improving service delivery
• Manage logistics and implement preventive maintenance strategies; schedule quarterly customer site visits
Collaboration
• Collaborate with the local sales team to estimate service orders; Maintain relationships with local IUEC business agents and communicate effectively to resolve disputes.
• Partner with New Installation and Modernization Project Managers during contract conversions to ensure customer satisfaction
Problem Solving
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and customer to investigate, resolve and address any operational challenges that may arise.
What you will learn
• Enhance knowledge of Schindler’s products and industry standards through onboarding training focused on service and maintenance.
• Build leadership skills by fostering a collaborative team environment focused on safety, efficiency, and strong processes with regular interactions and shared problem-solving.
• Gain expertise in supervising customer accounts while navigating industry regulations
• Strengthen business acumen by mastering P&L financial management while leveraging Power BI dashboards to make informed, data-driven decisions
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of elevator/escalator systems by shadowing experienced technicians on-site
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry or related field
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations issues
• Proven leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to be on call as needed
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
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The Schindler Group is a leading manufacturer and provider of related services for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, our company is at the forefront of industry innovation, working on pushing the boundaries of technological engineering, while having a strong focus on safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability.
Moving more than two billion people each day, our products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout the globe, including office and residential buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.
We’re a leading employer in the industry, with over 69’000 engaged employees enabling mobility within the urban world. We have a network of over 1000 branch offices in over 100 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the US, Brazil, Europe, China and India.
At Schindler, our mission is to keep the world moving.
We Elevate… Our World