New Equipment Modernization Superintendent

JLM Staffing

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Los Angeles, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Major Elevator Company is actively seeking a New Equipment Modernization Superintendent to promote growth of major branch in Los Angeles area.

Company seeks a reliable and detail-oriented person to fulfill the role of New Equipment Modernization Superintendent. This position requires a person with service and elevator business experience. This person will be articulate, personable, professional and efficient.

JOB DUTIES

• Direct responsibilities for this service business, including sales, field operations, customer satisfaction

• Ability to lead and direct field operations for new equipment and/or modernization contracts.
• Level/type of experience will determine distribution of NE and/or modernization responsibilities
• Field education training, scheduling, authorization orders, quality assurance, safety, technical support, expenditure of labor materials, and other assets.
• Ensuring safety performance by all associates
• Maintain open lines of communication and relationships with existing customers
• Develop relationships with internal customers (employees), as well as external customers/clients.
• Responsible to see that modernization projects are manned and completed safely and profitably.
• Performs pre-installation and safety audits and attends job meetings for various OSHPD projects.
• Supervises field employees on site, includes trouble shooting problems with mechanics.
• Reviews and signs off on employee time, 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.

• High School education required. Bachelor’s Degree a plus.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in related field.
• Field experience in the elevator industry required.
• Effective written and oral communication; well-developed interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact and patience. 
• Self-motivated individuals that can juggle multiple projects and responsibilities are a must.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a high team oriented and dynamic environment.
• Solid leadership, effective teambuilding, strong communication and presentations skills.
• Capable of working independently, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. 
• Sense of flexibility and grace under pressure. 
• Strong MS Office Suite and computer savvy.
• Direct responsibilities for this service business, including sales, field operations, customer satisfaction, and overall business management
• Self-starter who is willing to take initiative with dedication and commitment. 
• Possesses integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and private information in a confidential manner.
• Must be assertive, motivated, goal – oriented, and a team player.
• Must have demonstrated good business decision making skills in previous positions.
• Must have strong sales and financial sense with customer focus.

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / year

About this role

Summary

Manage elevator modernization projects, lead field teams, ensure safety, customer satisfaction, and project profitability.

Job title

New Equipment Modernization Superintendent

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

elevator

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA, us; on-site position

Salary

$110,000 - $120,000 / year

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

elevator industryfield experiencesafety auditsOSHPD codesMS Office

Preferred skills

leadershipcommunicationsafetycustomer relationsteam management

Specializations

elevator modernizationfield operationssafety managementproject supervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

On-site City