Installation Superintendent

KONE; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities to learn and grow

Comprehensive health and wellness plan

More benefits than required by law

Job summary

KONE CDMX seeks an Installation Superintendent to lead safe, high‑quality installation within scope, schedule and budget. You will plan site activities, ensure readiness, supervise the installation team, and deliver handovers to the customer and maintenance teams.

The role requires 3+ years in a supervisory role in construction, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory role in construction or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong leadership and customer communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of installation methods and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety, quality and productivity during installation and handovers.
• Verify site readiness and manage installation progress and costs.
• Lead installers and subcontractors and ensure customer handovers.
• Coordinate with project managers for plans and risks.
• Maintain documentation and communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Reading drawings

Safety management

Customer relationship management

Communication

Education

Electromechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader in providing elevators, escalators and automatic doors for buildings, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions that add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in more than 60 countries around the world have helped us achieve our position as a leader in innovation and sustainability with repeated recognition from Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. We are looking for a Installation Superintendent for CDMX

Role: Installation Superintendent (CDMX)

As our Installation Superintendent you will be responsible for safe, high quality and efficient installation of the KONE solution, according to the agreed / contracted scope, schedule and budget. You will ensure proper planning of site activities and preparation of site readiness. You´ll be in charge of installation activities, management and support the installation team, verify the installation deliverables and ensure readiness for customer and maintenance handovers. You will act as the KONE interface to the customer at the installation site and to other parties throughout the installation process. You will also support the sales team and the technical sales support team in pre‑tender, tender and order activities when needed / requested.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety, quality and productivity during installation and handovers, and for corrective actions to any detected non‑conformities.
• Accountable for the use of correct KONE installation methods, and for proper risk assessment for parts of installation where KONE method is not available.
• Responsible for site preparations, site readiness, site visits and audits, including resolution of site readiness non‑conformities with customer (supported by Project Manager as needed).
• Responsible for verifying the site execution plan and financial forecast as part of the pre‑delivery review.
• Responsible for the verification of site readiness and payment status according to contract terms (supported by Project Admin).
• Responsible for planning of installation activities, site storage, logistics, material delivery to site confirmation and needed resources and tools.
• Accountable for performing installation handover to and from installers and subcontractors, managing installation progress, final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance.
• Responsible for quality claims/feedbacks, time sheet approvals, installation documentation, reporting of installation progress, status, cost accumulation and risks, and managing schedule and other changes.
• Responsible for management of environmental aspects of the installation (waste and hazardous material handling).
• Customer Relationship management: Acts as a single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management, with pro‑active communication and usage of related tools.
• Accountable for customer satisfaction on installation process and quality of installation.
• Subcontractor relations and people leadership: Responsible for verifying that installers are trained, certified, competent and capable of performing each installation task.
• Accountable for site operatives’ motivation and wellbeing.
• Responsible for site planning, communication, objective setting and progress monitoring.
• Responsible for managing the performance of the team and individuals.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a proactive and professional relationship with employees and subcontractors.
• May coach and develop Installation Supervisors.

Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related.
• Familiarity with electrical mechanical and hydraulic systems as applied in industry transportation and/or conveyance systems.
• Good leadership, supervisory, organizational, written, verbal communication and customer skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings, layouts and electrical, hydraulic schematics.
• Safety and quality management.
• Customer relationship management.
• Project management.
• Resource planning.
• Understanding financial impact.
• Understanding of Installation methods and code requirements.
• General contractual understanding.
• Basic construction management and building systems knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the whole family
• More benefits than required by law

Company Culture and Values

• We value your authentic self
• Diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in our strategy and values.
• Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment.
• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation.
• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Some of our many benefits include: - Competitive salary - Opportunities to learn and grow - Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the whole family - More benefits than required by law

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability or any other basis. federal, state or local protected class.

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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.