Major Projects (MP) Project Manager
At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere
We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.
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At KONE we believe that creating flexibility in where, when, and how we work will help us to engage and retain our people. With flexible working we can increase the diversity in our teams as well as improve the well-being of our employees. Having listened to our employees and candidates, KONE Australia and New Zealand launched our Flexible Work Framework and Guide in April of 2022. The majority of our office-based teams have adopted a hybrid model with 3 days in the office per week. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team (careers@kone.com) for more information on KONE's approach to flexible work.
Our work will take you in different directions.
KONE are looking for a Project Manager to join our Installation team Major Projects in Brisbane, Q.L.D.
In this position you will administer and control Major Projects across the Brisbane Q.L.D. Northern region and Gold Coast using your ability to manage people and resources, engage proactively with customers and motivate and inspire your team.
What will you be doing?
- Achieving KONE's safety targets by developing a safety focused culture, ensuring adherence to clearly defined procedures and guidelines
- Effectively communicating with customers and subcontractors throughout the installation process
- Being an inspiring team leader who gets the best out of others and always strives to exceed customer expectations
- Contract administration and financials
- Driving key projects aimed at continuous improvement
What are we looking for?
- Relevant tertiary qualifications highly desirable (i.e. Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering)
- Lift industry experience desired
- Demonstrated experience within a commercial environment, managing projects at a project management level
- Ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate training
- Proven ability to win with customers
- A resilient and persevering approach with high emotional intelligence
- Valid Australian driver’s license
What do we offer?
- Great benefits and remuneration – Base + car allowance+ bonus
- Work with industry-leading products and technology
- Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality
- Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
- Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
- Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
- Excellent culture and supportive team
A job at KONE is the start of an experience like no other. You’ll find a bunch of passionate “lifties”, and maybe even become one yourself!
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
KONE is an equal opportunity employer who supports inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes persons with disabilities, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, diverse age groups, diverse sexual orientation, and gender.
We are committed to working in partnership with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations by recognising and respecting the diversity of cultures, identity, heritage, languages, and social and spiritual systems practiced.
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.
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