Modernization Superintendent

Date Posted:

2026-01-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT173: DVB - Cerritos,CA 12921 166th St , Cerritos, CA, 90703 USA

Amtech Elevator Services is a group of independent elevator companies operating in Southern California and Houston, Texas, acquired by Otis Elevator Company in 2003.

Although a wholly owned subsidiary of the Otis Elevator Company, our business objective is to be recognized as the premier regional, and more specifically, local elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization company. We offer quality maintenance, repair and modernization services for all types of vertical transportation systems regardless of the original manufacturer. Over the years, Amtech has been integrated into Otis, and maintains the same core values of people, safety, quality, and integrity.

Amtech Elevator has an opening for a talented Modernization Superintendent (some New Equipment) Leader to take responsibility for the leadership and management of volume installation / construction / modernization projects within the Amtech-Cerritos offices.

On a typical day you will:

• Direct, supervise, and lead the performance of field operations for the Modernization and New Equipment installations

• Supervise construction mechanics and installation teams

• Achieve all financial performance targets including profit and working capital

• Conduct field education training ensuring that we 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

• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients, state & local authorities, 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

• Administration and interpretation of contract writing and will perform customary construction process duties that include managing billing, consultant and contractors' payments, processing RFIs and optimizing change order opportunities, as well as maximizing project cash coverage

What you will need to be successful:

• Elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate's or Technical degree in construction management, general business, or related field of study is preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business administration is desired for non-industry candidate

• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment

• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation 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, goal-orientated, and good decision-making skills with strong time management and organizational skills

What's In it For Me / Benefits:

You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment

• Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays

• Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance

• Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits

• Adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

The salary range for this role is $114,000 to $157,000.? We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. ?Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 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 72,000 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.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.?

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

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