Attractive remuneration – base + car allowance + bonus
Work with world‑leading vertical transport technology
Join a high‑performing team with a culture you’ll want to be part of
At KONE, innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a global leader in elevators, escalators and smart building solutions, we’re shaping the future of how people move through cities.
Right now, our Major Projects team in Brisbane is growing.
We’re looking for a Project Manager who wants to take ownership of complex, high‑value projects, work with industry‑leading technology, and be part of a close‑knit team that genuinely backs each other.
In this role, you will manage Major Projects across Brisbane, partnering with Tier 1 clients and many others to deliver exceptional outcomes. You will be part of the New Building Solutions (NBS) team — known for their strong culture, high standards, and commitment to doing things the right way.
Note: While this role focuses on Major Projects, you may occasionally manage projects outside the Major Projects portfolio.
What will you be doing?
Leading with safety first, driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring every project meets KONE’s industry‑leading standards
Owning the customer experience, building strong relationships and keeping clients and subcontractors aligned, informed, and confident
Being the leader people want to follow, motivating your team, clearing obstacles, and creating an environment where high performance is the norm
Running the commercial heartbeat of your projects, managing contracts, financials, forecasting, and ensuring strong commercial outcomes
Driving improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to streamline delivery, lift performance, and strengthen the Major Projects function
What are we looking for?
Experience managing complex projects in commercial environments
Lift industry experience (desired but not essential)
A resilient, solutions‑focused and safety conscious mindset
Relevant tertiary qualifications (highly desirable)
A globally recognised project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 (highly desirable)
A valid Australian driver’s licence
Strong communication and training skills
Stakeholder management (internal teams, subcontractors, Tier 1 clients, executive groups) skills
Financial management & forecasting ability
What do we offer?
Career progression opportunities in a global organisation
Access to world‑class learning and development programs
A supportive, high‑performing team environment
A total rewards package designed to recognise and motivate
The chance to work with cutting‑edge vertical transport technology on major, high‑visibility projects
Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or be a citizen of 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/
