Senior Installation Engineer

• Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
• Accountable for site safety
• Responsible for securing efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation (waste handling, hazardous material, minimization of travel)
• Accountable for the financial result of the project (excluding costs associated with changes in factory prices or exchange rate variables)
• Participates in the sales/installation hand-over and validates the terms of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson
• Prepares the overall installation program and resource planning
• Responsible for planning and organizing the delivery and storage of materials and tools to site, and placing orders to subcontractors and non-KONE factory material suppliers
• Responsible for site preparations and follow-up of site readiness
• Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation
• Ensures cost control as per action plans during budget, and pre-calculated CM2% towards achieving R80 targets
• Responsible for administrative activities of the project, including daily human resource management (absences, time sheet review/approvals) and reporting project progress (schedule, installation hours, fitter time sheets, budget, and risks) to superiors
• Responsible for maintaining project documentation
• Updates information in company management systems (e.g., S-plan milestone updates)
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable/Controlling to ensure site activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual payment terms and actual payments received
• Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance

Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship Management

• Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation
• Accountable for sub-contractor quality and safety performance
• Single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management; responsible for internal and external communication during the project
• Aims at achieving allocated sales targets and add-on sales and variations during installations
• Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with sub-contractors

People Management / Leadership

• Accountable for people (site operatives) development and wellbeing, and managing the performance of the team and individuals
• Determines objectives, plans, organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the installation team
• Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• 3–5 years of experience in installation, construction, or site supervision (elevator/escalator industry experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Solid understanding of site safety, quality, and environmental management practices
• Financial acumen with experience in project budgeting and cost control
• Excellent communication skills for customer and stakeholder management

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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