Project Manager

KONE; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Project Manager for the Modernisation Team on the Gold Coast, QLD. You will oversee and coordinate projects across the Gold Coast, managing people and resources, engaging customers, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.

You will drive project administration and financials while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a global, training‑oriented organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in construction management or related field.
• Lift/elevator industry experience is desirable.
• Experience managing projects commercially at PM level.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety targets by developing a safety‑focused culture and following procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers and subcontractors during installation.
• Lead the team to exceed customer expectations and maximise performance.
• Conduct contract administration and manage project financials.
• Drive projects aimed at continuous improvement within the Modernisation team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Project management

Commercial awareness

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Great benefits and remuneration – base + car allowance + bonus Work with industry‑leading products and technology Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award‑winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play. Our work will take you in different directions. KONE are looking for a Project Manager to join our Modernisation Team in Gold Coast, QLD. In this position, you will oversee and coordinate projects across the Gold Coast, QLD. You will draw on your ability to manage people and resources effectively, engage proactively with customers, and motivate and inspire your team to achieve outstanding results.

What will you be doing?

• Achieving KONE's safety targets by developing a safety focused culture, ensuring adherence to clearly defined procedures and guidelines
• Effectively communicating with customers and subcontractors throughout the installation process
• Being an inspiring team leader who gets the best out of others and always strives to exceed customer expectations
• Contract administration and financials
• Driving key projects aimed at continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications highly desirable (i.e. Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering)
• Lift industry experience desired
• Demonstrated experience within a commercial environment, managing projects at a project management level
• Ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate training
• Proven ability to win with customers
• A resilient and persevering approach with high emotional intelligence
• Valid Australian driver’s license

What do we offer?

Career progression opportunities within a global organisation Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work Excellent culture and supportive team

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.

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.