Major Projects Construction Manager role is to manage and control installation of individual units of a project through to completion and handover to client and maintenance under the guidance and leadership of the Project Manager.
The Construction Manager oversees and manages the installation team to ensure safe, high quality, complete-on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget. He/she acts as a KONE interface to customer representatives and other stakeholders throughout the full process.
Responsibilities and key activities
This section includes the responsibilities and key activities that the Major Projects Construction Manager is either accountable for, or responsible to execute.
Responsibilities and key activities
Site supervision process
Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
Accountable for Site Safety – zero accidents.
Responsible for ensuring efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation (waste handling, hazardous material, minimization of travel)
Accountable for the financial result of the project/assigned elevator where multiple Construction Managers are used on site
Responsible for planning and organizing the delivery and storage of materials and tools to the site and placing the orders to subcontractors and non KONE factory material suppliers
Responsible for site preparations and follow-up of site readiness
Responsible for preparation of the installation file/binder including: GA drawings, technical specification, program of works, site safety information, special instructions (source-project binder) and any other documentation related to the unit.
Checking daily planning and administration of work permits to subcontractors, other trades and KONE operatives where required.
Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods and tooling throughout the installation
Responsible for administrative activities of the project including daily human resource management (absences, time sheet review/approvals) and reports project progress (schedule, installation hours, fitter time sheets, budget and risks) to the Project Manager
Responsible for maintaining project documentation
Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance.
To ensure a quality project is completed with zero defects.
Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship management
Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation
Accountable for sub-contractor quality and safety performance
Develops and maintains a cordial and professional relationship with the sub-contractors
To deliver customer satisfaction.
People management / Leadership
Accountable for people (site operatives) development, wellbeing and managing the performance of the team and individuals.
Determines objectives, plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the installation team
Skills and experience:
Technical understanding
Commercial awareness
Leadership experience
Experience from construction industry or elevator industry
Good communication skills
Good written and spoken English
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, PDI, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Travel Allowance, Bonus.
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