Site Manager - Modernisation

Look around and you’ll see KONE in buildings everywhere. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what.

Why this role?

KONE is looking for a proactive and safety-focused Site Manager to join our Modernisation team based in Sydney.

Reporting directly to the Delivery Operations Manager, you will work closely alongside a dedicated Project Manager to successfully deliver elevator and escalator upgrade projects across Sydney and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors, enforcing KONE's installation and safety processes, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.

What will you be doing?

• Overseeing the site delivery of elevator and escalator modernisation projects.

• Working in partnership with the Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope.

• Managing and coordinating subcontractors on-site while ensuring compliance with KONE's installation and safety procedures.

• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with KONE policies and industry regulations

• Planning and organising labour, materials, tools, equipment, and site logistics.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, consultants, builders, and other key stakeholders.

• Monitoring installation quality and resolving site-related issues proactively.

• Managing performance, promoting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping develop best-practice site processes.

Are you the one?

• 3–5 years' experience in construction, building services or related industry

• Experience in the elevator / escalator industry preferred but not required

• A strong understanding of site-based project delivery and contractor management.

• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and enforcing safety and installation standards.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently engage customers, consultants, and site teams.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Relevant trade, construction, engineering, or project management qualifications will be highly regarded

• Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts as required by project and customer needs.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation

• Fitness Passport access – Enjoy heavily discounted memberships for you and your family across gyms, aquatic centres, and fitness facilities nationwide.

• Perkbox benefits platform – Access flexible perks, discounts, and cashback offers across 1,000+ retailers, services, and lifestyle brands.

• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and employee development.

If you're an experienced site leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with customers, subcontractors, and project teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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/