About this role
Look around and you’ll see KONE in buildings everywhere. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what. Our work will take you in different directions.
Why this role? KONE is looking for a strong Site Manager to join our team in Sydney.
Using your ability to manage people and resources, to successfully deliver elevator and escalator new projects across Sydney and surrounding areas.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors, enforcing KONE's installation and safety processes, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.
What will you be doing?
• Overseeing the site delivery of new elevator and escalator projects.
• Plan and organise the delivery and storage of materials/tools to the site
• Effectively communicate with customers and subcontractors throughout the installation process
• Ensure that the work is carried out in line with clearly defined procedures and guidelines
• Achieving KONE's safety targets by developing and maintaining a safety focused culture
• Be an inspiring team leader who gets the best out of the others, and always strives to exceed customer expectations
• Managing performance and skill development of the team
• Drive key projects aimed at continuous improvement
Are you the one?
• 3–5 years' experience in construction, building services or related industry
• Experience in the elevator / escalator industry preferred but not required
• A strong understanding of site-based project delivery and contractor management.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and enforcing safety and installation standards.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently engage customers, consultants, and site teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant trade, construction, engineering, or project management qualifications will be highly regarded
• Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts as required by project and customer needs.
There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.
• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Fitness Passport access – Enjoy heavily discounted memberships for you and your family across gyms, aquatic centres, and fitness facilities nationwide.
• Perkbox benefits platform – Access flexible perks, discounts, and cashback offers across 1,000+ retailers, services, and lifestyle brands.
• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and employee development.
Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.
This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/