Installation Manager

Kone México; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator company is seeking an Installation Manager based in Cape Town to oversee new installations and modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing full project lifecycles in construction or electrical domains. Responsibilities include ensuring project compliance, coaching supervisors, and fostering a safety-first work environment. Competitive benefits and a dynamic team culture are part of the offer.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Flexible working environment

Mentoring and coaching opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading full-lifecycle projects in construction or electrical.
• Fluent English with excellent command of the language.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across new installations and modernizations.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, and compliance for every project.
• Coach and develop Installation Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Influence

Safety Compliance

CRM & MS Office Mastery

Education

Diploma in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

KONE Flow/BIM

Job description

About the role

As Installation Manager for the Western Cape, you’ll be a cornerstone of this ambition—driving operational excellence across new installations and modernizations while hitting every strategic target for safety, quality, profitability, and customer loyalty. Reporting to the Delivery & Operations Manager, you’ll lead a team of Installation Supervisors from our Cape Town office, owning the full project lifecycle for every project in the Cape Region.

Your Mission

Project Delivery & Installation: Own scope, schedule, budget, and contractual compliance for every project—new builds to full modernizations.

• Master resource optimization: people, tools, cranes, subcontractors—zero waste, maximum ROI.
• Run full-chain monitoring: daily dashboards, deviation alerts, corrective actions.
• Champion safety, quality, productivity: zero incidents, method-statement adherence, continuous improvement.
• Be the customer’s trusted partner: proactive updates, dispute resolution, and escalations owned.
• Integrate planning with sales, maintenance, and customer teams for seamless handovers.

Project Management

• Lead start-up, governance, reviews, and reporting using KONE methodologies and digital tools.
• Identify risks early, mitigate with contingency plans, and protect cash flow and margins.
• Maximize revenue opportunities via change orders; forecast with precision.
• Drive Sales-to-Operations handover quality; close projects with lessons learned.
• Maintain master action logs, safety culture, and subcontractor competence.

Leadership & People

• Coach, develop, and performance-manage Installation Supervisors.
• Build capacity via Sales & Operations planning; audit sites for KONE Way compliance.
• Ensure every installer—KONE or subcontractor—is trained, certified, and audit-ready.

Who Thrives Here

• Diploma in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 5+ years leading full‑lifecycle projects in construction, civils, or electrical—elevators/escalators is a major advantage.
• Proven stakeholder influence: construction managers, QSs, developers, architects.
• CRM & MS Office mastery—especially MS Project; KONE Flow/BIM experience a plus.
• Commercial edge: scope control, change‑order capture, P&L accountability.
• Safety DNA: zero‑incident track record.
• Leadership style: motivational, decisive, team‑first.
• Fluent English; excellent command of English.
• Mobile: Willingness to travel.
• 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.
• An engaging job with a position description and clear targets.
• Regular feedback through performance discussions.
• Opportunities for individual development.
• An ethical business environment.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Flexibility, trust, and respect.
• Value‑based culture, behaviors, and ethics.
• Sustainability and innovation.
• Working for a successful organization.

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