Modernization Supervisor

KONE, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

401K Employer Match

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

KONE, Inc is seeking a Modernization Supervisor to manage our Washington DC and Northern Virginia modernization operations. The role requires leading a team on complex job sites, ensuring daily site readiness, and prioritizing safety.

A Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant experience is expected, with a focus on profitability and efficient resource use. You will review bid documents, survey job requirements, and collaborate with sales to position modernization projects for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew on complex construction or service jobs.
• Proven ability to implement and monitor safety guidelines on site.
• Strong scheduling and performance-tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents and survey job requirements for modernization projects.
• Ensure profitability and efficient resource management across modernization jobs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Washington DC

Full time

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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 modernization operations as our Modernization Supervisor for KONE Beltsville, MD? This will cover a territory of Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

• Are you familiarand comfortable in leading a teamonacomplexjobsite, while making sure the site is ready every day?
• In your professional experience – hasimplementing and monitoringsafetyguidelinesbeenyour top priorityforyou and your team?
• Do you take prideinprovidinglearning opportunities for yourteam?
• Are you successful ineffectivelymanaging a scheduleandtrackingyour team’s overallperformance?
• Are you able tocollaboratewithall levels of the organizationto achievebusinessgoals?
• Do you havean appetite for learning and leveraging new technologies?

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

As our Modernization Supervisor , you will review bid documents and survey job requirements on upcoming bids with salespeople for our modernization job sites. In addition, your familiarity with handling financials will ensure profitability on all modernization jobs while effectively managing resources that will lead to further success for yourself and the team.

You willbring2+years of construction/service expertise as well as supervisory experience ideally leading a union represented workforce to our KONE familywith an appetite for learning an exciting and new field.You will usethe knowledgegained when obtaining yourbachelor’sdegree in a related field or 7+ years of relevant working experience.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career (https://kone.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers) !

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 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

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The hiring range for this role is $121,000.00 – 158,760.00. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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.