Project Manager, Major Projects

Founded in 1910, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live. We are 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. Through our innovative solutions, we strive to 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.

At KONE, our customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone. We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation.

We pride ourselves on our family-centric culture and guiding principles that serve as the foundation of who we are and how we do business. In addition to our passion for safety and innovation, our culture is strengthened by our values of care, customer, collaboration and courage which connects us closer to the customers and communities we serve and makes us a great place to work.

In addition to providing competitive salaries, learning & developmental opportunities and an environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect - we also offer world-class benefits such as a matching 401K, pension plan, comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family, as well as paid holidays and paid time off.

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager who will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished by performing the required duties personally or through others. While this position can be based out of several of our US offices, you will be required to travel to worksites.

Job Duties

• Project Governance: Manages requirements of project and facilitate permits/testing/inspection as well necessary project plans throughout project lifecycle.
• Scope Management: Manage all additions, subtractions, and changes to the scope, ensuring that claims and change orders are processed per the contract in a timely and professional manner.
• Schedule Management: Manage, update, and communicate the project schedule and plans to all affected parties.
• Finance: Responsible for managing contract value, project change orders, perform forecasting and manage all cash flow in and out of the project’s budget. Prepare weekly cost reviews. Arrange monthly billing with Project Specialist.
• Quality Management: Support project quality requirements from installation metrics, warranties and punch-list ensuring work meets installation requirements. Daily interaction with General Contractor's project staff.
• Resource Management: Management of project resources at team level, subcontract/purchase order level and field labor. Monitor performance and take action as needed. Deconflict engineering questions with GC and SL. Update monthly MP Steering Committee Meetings.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Create and manage risk and opportunity logs.
• Procurement Management: Manage project procurement activates including subcontracts and vendor management.
• Safety: Perform frequent and regular site safety audits, training, and inspections to ensure compliance with KONE policies as well as those of the appropriate governing bodies.
• Travel: 50% travel to job sites in the US (currently FL and TX).

Experience

• 2+ years of experience
• Experience in project management process & executing projects
• Contracting & Construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of elevator/escalator industry
• KONE Installation Project Management Certificate required within 6 months of start date in role.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably Construction Management background.
• 7+ years of experience in related industry considered in lieu of degree.

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 $112,500 – $147,630. 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.

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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/