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About the Installation Supervisor Role

KONE is seeking an experienced Installation Supervisor for its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing elevator and escalator installation projects from the handover from sales through to completion and client maintenance handover. The Installation Supervisor will act as the primary KONE interface for customers and stakeholders throughout the fulfillment process, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget. The role also involves supporting the sales team in pre-tender and tender activities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful delivery of installation projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline.
• Maintain and ensure site safety throughout the installation process and manage environmental aspects.
• Participate in the sales/installation handover process, validating order terms with the salesperson.
• Plan and organize the delivery and storage of materials and tools to the site, and place orders for subcontractors and non-KONE factory material suppliers.
• Oversee site preparations and monitor site readiness for installation activities, ensuring correct KONE installation methods are utilized.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Controlling to align site activities with contractual payment terms.
• Conduct final testing of equipment and oversee the handover to the maintenance team, ensuring customer satisfaction and installation quality.
• Monitor and ensure the quality and safety performance of subcontractors.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the customer regarding site management during the installation phase and manage internal and external communication.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of site operatives, managing team and individual performance, determining objectives, planning, organizing, controlling, and motivating the installation team.
• Identify training needs for field operatives and manage their training plans.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry.

Required Skills

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Leadership skills for managing on-site teams.
• Keen attention to detail regarding design, safety, and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic language proficiency.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. KONE fosters a collaborative environment with clear targets and opportunities for individual development, mentoring, and coaching. The company emphasizes ethics, sustainability, and innovation within a value-based culture.