Installation Superintendent - New Construction

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

At KONE, our customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone.  We have the passion 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. 

Position Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated construction projects to ensure site safety, project quality, and expected profitability is achieved within targeted time frame.  This position report to the Installation Superintendent, Installation Manager, Branch Manager and/or District Installation Manager.  Direct reports include Field Operatives.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the daily coordination of new equipment installation.
• Enforce KONE Zero Tolerance safety policy at all work sites.
• Accurately forecast the installation hours and cost for each project throughout installation.
• Follow processes as outlined in the KONE BPE tool and other KONE installation documentation.
• Work with general contractors and other trades to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinate start dates with customers, and ensure just in time delivery of equipment.
• Support and ensure that field operatives are on task to meet customer project goals and KONE profitability target.
• Partner with Project Management to discuss project’s progress, issues, and action/recovery plans.
• Partner with sales operation to ensure accurate costing of new project bids and ensure book orders contain the expenses and labor hours necessary to meet expected profit margins.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Interface with Union representation and KONE field labor relations.
• Prepare monthly reports of expenditures and accountability within the field.
• Generate monthly closeout reports and projecting profits and loss. 
• Become proficient in SAP and be able to use it as needed.

Education: 

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university or a 2-year degree from an approved technical school preferred.  Equivalent work experience in the construction industry accepted in lieu of degree.

Experience: 

• At least one year experience and/or training in the construction industry as well as one year leading people towards a common goal.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors:

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with building owners/managers, general contractors, developers, and all levels of employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, effectively manage projects, and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with Union employees and KONE customers.
• Ability to understand and assess business needs, develop and implement action plans, effectively manage multiple projects, and lead personnel to deliver desired results.

Ranked by Forbes as one of the most innovative companies in the world, KONE has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance.

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 value your authentic self

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values

• Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment

• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation

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