Associate Supervisor

Kone México; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Learn and grow

401K employer match

Health insurance

Well-being program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KONE Phoenix is seeking an Associate Supervisor to coordinate installation activities, manage the installation team and oversee site readiness, safety, and quality. You will partner with supervisors, subcontractors, and customers to achieve project objectives and ensure successful handovers.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in construction or team leadership, a Bachelor’s Degree or technical training, and strong communication skills to engage owners, general contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction experience or leadership.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate with building owners/managers, general contractors, developers and all levels of employees.
• Knowledge of installation standards and site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan site activities and prepare site readiness.
• Assist supervisors and superintendents with installation activities.
• Manage and support the installation team and verify deliverables.
• Interface with the customer prior to and during installation.

Skills

Project management

Safety management

Communication skills

Resource planning

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. 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 over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our team as our Associate Supervisor for KONE Americas in KONE Phoenix, AZ? Do you enjoy coordinating installation activities and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle? Does managing internal teams, subcontractors, and customer relationships to achieve project objectives motivate you? Do you thrive in dynamic construction environments where priorities, schedules, and site conditions can change quickly? Are you skillful with technological tools such as project management software, mobile field applications, and Microsoft Office products? Do you demonstrate a passion for safety, quality, productivity, and delivering successful project outcomes? Are you committed to promoting a safety culture and ensuring compliance with installation standards and site requirements? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

As our Associate Supervisor, you will ensure proper planning of site activities and preparation of site readiness. You’ll assist supervisors and superintendents with installation activities, managing and supporting the installation team, verifies the installation deliverables and ensures readiness for customer and maintenance handovers. Lastly, you will assist as the KONE interface to the customer prior to the start of the installation process.

You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience and/or training in the construction industry or leading people (preferred) to KONE. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or a 2-year degree from an approved technical school is preferred. Equivalent work experience in the construction industry accepted in lieu of degree.

Other Listed Duties

• Serve as a primary customer contact regarding installation methods, site readiness, and project progress prior to installation.
• Conduct site readiness reviews, audits, and inspections, resolving issues to support successful project execution.
• Support installation planning activities, including logistics, material deliveries, resource allocation, and site coordination.
• Perform safety and quality audits while assisting with corrective actions and compliance with installation standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to support operational success.

Other Hiring Requirements

• Safety and quality management
• Customer relationship management
• Project management
• Understanding construction project documents (building plans, specifications, etc.)
• Resource planning
• Understanding financial impact
• Basic technical understanding
• Ability to communicate effectively with building owners/managers, general contractors, developers and all level of employees.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with union-represented employees and KONE customers.
• Ability to learn quickly and desire to increase personal development

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation: We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation. We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

The hiring range for this role is $87,300 – $114,555. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 10% Target Incentive (50/50) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance laws.

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 11.2billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed in the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.