Construction Superintendent - Memphis, TN
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operations and field excellence? Do you want to be part of a global company that’s redefining vertical transportation? If so, our client has an opportunity for you.
We’re looking for a Construction Superintendent to join our client’s growing team in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll oversee construction operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably — while supporting field teams and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll oversee day-to-day construction operations, supporting field personnel, improving quality, and ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
· Lead & Support Field Teams: Supervise all construction field employees by providing direction, training, and clear communication of company policies, procedures, and objectives. This includes hiring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
· Champion Safety: Administer and enforce the company safety program, perform safety audits, and emphasize a culture of safety and accountability across all crews.
· Plan & Prioritize Work: Direct elevator installation activities, plan manpower needs, and manage scheduling through project management software and other tools to optimize efficiency and productivity.
· Ensure Profitability: Review job performance and accounting reports to identify risks and opportunities, reporting fade issues prior to revenue recognition.
· Manage Subcontractors: Oversee subcontractor schedules, quality, and performance on turn-key projects, ensuring all deliverables meet expectations.
· Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners, general contractors, consultants, and architects to ensure smooth project execution and repeat business.
· Handle Project Documentation & Approvals: Review and sign off on change orders, purchase orders, turnover authorizations, accounts receivable items, write-offs, credits, and other necessary approvals.
· Stay Current & Compliant: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and local elevator industry code requirements. Attend company training sessions, utilize SOP documentation, and stay informed on equipment and supplier updates.
· Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with corporate departments, including factory coordination, labor, and regional operations, to ensure alignment on schedules, materials, and production standards.
· Resolve Issues: Mediate and resolve both internal and external challenges, including field or union-related concerns. Foster strong communication and positive labor relations.
· Manage Materials & Resources: Determine and coordinate all materials, tools, and subcontracting needs to ensure timely job completion.
· Field Presence: Conduct weekly crew visits and first-day site reviews to monitor safety, project progress, and customer satisfaction — documenting findings and following up as necessary.
What You Bring to the Team:
· 2+ years of management experience in a field service or construction environment, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on leadership experience
· Strong knowledge of the construction and elevator industries
· Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and diagrams
· Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to both teams and management
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Confidence working independently and making decisions in fast-paced environments
Compensation:
Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 with additional annual incentive compensation 0% - 75%. The role offers a car allowance or company vehicle and fuel card.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
