KONE

Construction Superintendent, Modernization

9324 Dielman Industrial Dr, Olivette, MO 63132

Full-time · $115k–$151k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026

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Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Title: Construction Superintendent - Modernization

Location: St. Louis (Olivette), MO

Role Overview

As a Modernization Superintendent you will be responsible for leading and managing elevator and escalator modernization projects from planning through completion. The position oversees field crews, project schedules, profitability, safety, customer communication, and quality control to ensure modernization projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to KONE standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and direct modernization field crews, ensuring workforce productivity and proper staffing.

Manage the financial performance and profitability of modernization projects.

Partner with sales teams during the bidding process, review project requirements, and develop schedules and manpower plans.

Coordinate project readiness, material delivery, equipment scheduling, and customer communications.

Order and manage branch-supplied materials and subcontracted services.

Train, coach, and develop modernization personnel.

Implement KONE project management processes and best practices.

Conduct jobsite inspections and quality audits prior to customer turnover.

Enforce and administer all safety requirements on modernization sites.

Monitor project progress, billing milestones, and reporting systems.

Drive efficient branch modernization operations through effective planning and resource management.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in elevator modernization, construction, maintenance, repair, or a related technical industry.

Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and field personnel.

Strong leadership, customer relationship, communication, and organizational skills.

Comfortable with frequent local travel and occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing union and/or non-union teams.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Ability to read construction drawings, layouts, and electrical/hydraulic schematics.

Education

Four-year college level education with degree in a technical/management discipline or equivalent industry work experience.

What Success Looks Like

A successful candidate will be a hands-on operations leader who can balance field supervision, project management, customer relationships, safety compliance, and financial performance while leading multiple elevator modernization projects simultaneously.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:

We value your authentic self.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

· Competitive salary

· Flexible work schedule

· Opportunities to learn and grow

· 401K Employer Match

· 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution

· Well-being Program

· Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

· Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

· Family & Medical Leave

· Parental Leave

· Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

· Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

· Buy-Up Long-term Disability

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

· Identity Theft Protection

· Legal Insurance

· KONE Credit Union

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role is $115,400 – $151,410. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

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KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance laws.