Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager - Modernization Execution

Overview

Lead the site-level delivery of KONE elevator and escalator modernization and installation projects, accountable for safety, cost, quality, schedule and the installation team.

What you'll do

• Be accountable for delivery of the installation project and for site safety.
• Manage the environmental aspects of the installation, including waste handling, hazardous materials and minimizing travel.
• Be accountable for the financial result of the project, excluding costs from factory price or exchange rate changes.
• Take part in the sales/installation hand-over and validate the order terms with the salesperson.
• Prepare the overall installation program and resource plan.
• Plan and organize delivery and storage of materials and tools to site, and place orders with subcontractors and non-KONE material suppliers.
• Be responsible for site preparation and follow-up of site readiness.
• Be accountable for using correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation.
• Ensure cost control against budget and pre-calculated CM2% toward the R80 targets.
• Handle project administration, including daily human resource management (absences, timesheet review/approval).
• Report project progress (schedule, installation hours, fitter timesheets, budget and risks) to superiors.
• Maintain project documentation and update company management systems (e.g., S-plan milestones).
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Controlling so site activities follow contractual payment terms and actual payments received.
• Be accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance.
• Be accountable for customer satisfaction and installation quality.
• Be accountable for subcontractor quality and safety performance.
• Act as single point of contact for the customer on site management and internal and external project communication.
• Work toward allocated sales targets and add-on sales and variations during installation.
• Develop and maintain a cordial, professional relationship with subcontractors.
• Be accountable for site operatives' development and wellbeing, and for managing team and individual performance.
• Determine objectives and plans, and organize, communicate, control and motivate the installation team.
• Identify field operative training needs and manage training plans.

What you'll need

• Background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in elevator installation/erection.
• Good understanding of elevator and escalator products and site safety.
• Experience handling subcontractors and customer relationships.
• Self-driven, with great enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Details

• Location: Kolkata.