Construction Manager

KONE, Inc; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance

401K Match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KONE is hiring a Construction Manager in the Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, and Knoxville, TN areas. You will lead multiple on-site teams, enforce safety standards, manage resources and schedules, and guide installation supervisors to ensure project readiness.

You will work with Project Managers and senior leaders to deliver on-time outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of construction supervision, preferably with union-represented work, and a related degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Lead multiple teams on construction sites with subcontractors.
• Prioritize safety guidelines for teams on-site.
• Provide learning opportunities and development for team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation supervisors/superintendents and their teams.
• Ensure site readiness and project scope alignment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and report to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Resource management

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning new technologies

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree or 8+ years experience

Tools

Construction management

Job description

Lombard IL

Nashville TN

Knoxville, TN

Full time

R0664853

Founded in 1910, KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) 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 (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27) _, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others_.

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and manage your own local installation operations as our Construction Manager for KONE ?

• Are you familiar and comfortable in leading multiple teams on various construction site with multiple subcontractors in vicinity?
• In your professional experience – has implementing and monitoring safety guidelines been your top priority for you and your team?
• Do you take pride in providing learning opportunities for your team?
• Are you successful in effectively managing a schedule and tracking your team’s overall performance?
• Are you able to collaborate with all levels of the organization to achieve business goals?
• Do you have an appetite for learning and leveraging new technologies?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Multiple locations: Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN

As our Construction Manager , you will bring an understanding of code requirements and building systems knowledge to guide your team on the construction sites. Your familiarity in working with general contractors and effectively managing resources will lead to further success for yourself and the team. You will also be responsible for other Installation Supervisors/Superintendents with their own teams and making sure that site readiness is followed through for the various projects under your scope. Project management will be a core responsibility outside of labor where you will also have Project Managers reporting to you accordingly.

You willbring3+years ofrelevantconstruction expertise as well as supervisory experience ideally leading a union represented workforce to our KONE familyand an appetite for learning an exciting and new field.You will usethe knowledgegained when obtaining your bachelors orassociates degree in a related field or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

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 experience 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:

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• 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

Annual Base Pay Range:

The Chicago, IL location range for this role is $179,200 – $235,200. 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.

We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• Nashville, Knoxville, TN area hiring range: $159,100 – $208,845.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 20% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.