Construction Manager (Lifts)

At KONE we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry KONE provides lifts escalators and automatic doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

KONE is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Lift installation team in Scotland. As a Construction / Lift Installation manager you will be accountable for managing scope schedule and budget of the assigned projects acts as the KONE interface to customers and other stakeholders with primary focus at customer satisfaction and KONE profitability.

Key accountabilities at the role:

• Manages Lifts installation and Modernisation projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to customer and Maintenance
• Is responsible for successful project start-up project reviews project reporting and facilitating
• Is responsible for site preparations and readiness storage and logistics and needed resources and tools
• Requests materials to site confirms the delivery
• Is accountable for using correct KONE installation methods and proper risk assessment
• Leads and manages the installation team including subcontractors plans and ensures sufficient project resourcing and competences is responsible for site operatives motivation
• Proactively manages customer communication throughout the project ensures professional stakeholder management
• Is accountable for the projects financial planning and forecasting cash flow management and revenue management (capitalizing on change order opportunities)
• Creates and maintains safety and security awareness amongst employees and subcontractors in the project. Ensures following of KONEs and customers safety and security policies

Skills and experience:

• People management / Leadership
• Strong organising skills
• Customer focus
• Financial project planning cost control
• Lift experience is a plus but not mandatory we are calling for applications from Engineering or Construction industries
• Excellent health and safety knowledge
• CSCS card
• SMSTS SSSTS certification
• Driving Licence
• Good written and spoken English

KONE provides a competitive salary and benefits including annual bonus up to 20% Company car 25 days holiday and 8 Bank holidays 1 Volunteering Day Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance ProgrammeLife Assurance Private Medical Insurance GymFlex Membership Dental Insurance Kone Discounts Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI)Long Service Awards Hybrid Working 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 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.

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