Installation Supervisor

Kone México; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an Installation Engineer to manage and control installation projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion and maintenance hand-over to the client. The role emphasizes leading the installation team, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with customers and subcontractors.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 5–7 years in elevator/escalator projects, and strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5–7 years in elevator/escalator industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Leadership for on-site teams.
• Effective communication with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver installation projects on schedule and on budget.
• Ensure site safety and environmental controls.
• Plan delivery, storage of materials, and subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee final testing and handover to maintenance.
• Maintain customer and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency from the team putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing. It\'s time to make a move. Join our flow. We are looking for Installation Engineer to manage and control projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion at handover to client and Maintenance. Supervisor is in charge of leading and managing the installation team to ensure safe, high quality, complete-on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget. He/she acts as the KONE interface to customer and other stakeholders throughout the Fulfil process. In addition to this supervisor is expected to support the sales team in pre-tender and tender activities as requested.

What will you do?

• Site supervision process: Accountable for the delivery of the installation project
• Accountable for Site Safety.
• Responsible for securing efficient management of environmental aspects of the installation.
• Accountable for the financial result of the project
• Participates to the sales/installation hand-over and validates the term of the order received from the customer together with the salesperson.
• 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
• Accountable for use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the installation
• Collaborates with Accounts payable / Controlling to ensure site activities are planned and executed in accordance with contractual payment terms and actual payments received.
• Accountable for final testing of the equipment and handover to maintenance.
• Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship Management: Accountable for customer satisfaction and quality of installation.
• Accountable for Sub-contractor quality and Safety performance
• Single point of contact towards the customer during installation regarding site management, responsible for internal and external communication during the project
• People management / Leadership: Accountable for people (site operatives) development and wellbeing and managing the performance of the team and individuals.
• Determines objectives, plans as well as organizes, communicates, controls, and motivates the installation team
• Identifies field operative training needs and manages training plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 5-7 years of experience in elevator & escalator industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiations with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Leadership skills for managing on-site teams.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic language skills.
• Keen attention to detail for design, safety, and regulations.

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment.
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.
• Engaging job with position description and clear targets.
• Regular feedback through performance discussions.
• Opportunities for individual development.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Flexibility, trust and respect.
• Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics.
• Sustainability and innovation.
• Working for a successful organization.
• 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.

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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.