Senior Site Engineer

Kone México; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the elevator and escalator industry is looking for a Senior Site Engineer to manage installation projects. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in high-rise building projects. Join a collaborative culture that values innovation and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with high-rise building projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation projects from hand-over to completion.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and installation quality.
• Oversee final testing and handover of equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Certified as a Top Employer, KONE is dedicated to creating a better world of work through excellent people practices. We foster a great work culture that emphasizes collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing, putting our people first.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to manage projects from sales/installation hand-over to completion and maintenance. The supervisor will lead and manage the installation team to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of KONE solutions within budget. The role involves acting as the primary interface with customers and stakeholders throughout the project, and supporting the sales team in pre-tender and tender activities as needed.

What will you do?

Site supervision process:

• Ensure the successful delivery of the installation project.
• Maintain site safety standards.
• Manage environmental aspects of the installation efficiently.
• Oversee the financial outcome of the project.
• Participate in the sales/installation hand-over and validate order terms with the salesperson.
• Plan and organize the delivery and storage of materials and tools, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare the site and monitor site readiness.
• Ensure the use of correct KONE installation methods throughout the project.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable/Controlling to align site activities with contractual payment terms.
• Oversee final testing and handover of equipment to maintenance.

Customer and Sub-contractor Relationship Management:

• Ensure customer satisfaction and installation quality.
• Manage subcontractor quality and safety performance.
• Serve as the main contact for the customer during installation, managing communication and site management.
• Develop and manage the performance and wellbeing of the site team.
• Set objectives, plan, communicate, control, and motivate the team.
• Identify training needs and manage training plans for field operatives.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of proven experience in the elevator and escalator industry.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with high-rise building projects.
• Strong project management skills with a successful track record.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Proficient in communication and negotiation with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, especially regarding design standards, safety, and regulations.

At KONE, we value an innovative and collaborative culture, employee engagement, sustainability, and ethical business practices. We strive to create a workplace where everyone can contribute, trust, and respect each other, and where performance is recognized. We offer opportunities for personal and career growth, supporting a healthy and balanced life.

Did you know? KONE moves two billion people daily. As a global leader with over 60,000 employees in more than 60 countries, we aim to shape the future of cities. In 2023, our net sales reached EUR 11.0 billion.