Project Manager, MP

KONE•Lisle, IL

1d•$112,500 - $147,630•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1910, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live. We are 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. Through our innovative solutions, we strive to 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. At KONE, our customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone. We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation. We pride ourselves on our family-centric culture and guiding principles that serve as the foundation of who we are and how we do business. In addition to our passion for safety and innovation, our culture is strengthened by our values of care, customer, collaboration and courage which connects us closer to the customers and communities we serve and makes us a great place to work. In addition to providing competitive salaries, learning & developmental opportunities and an environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect - we also offer world-class benefits such as a matching 401K, pension plan, comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family, as well as paid holidays and paid time off. We are looking for a Construction Project Manager who will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished by performing the required duties personally or through others. While this position can be based out of several of our US offices, you will be required to travel to worksites.

Requirements

2+ years of experience
Experience in project management process & executing projects
Contracting & Construction experience preferred
Knowledge of elevator/escalator industry
KONE Installation Project Management Certificate required within 6 months of start date in role.
Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Microsoft Project. Ability to use other applicable software including SAP & cloud software. Able to use proprietary software to manage labor and financials
Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks through effective organization and time management.
Ability to read & work with project specifications, construction drawings, layouts, electrical & hydraulic schematics.
Ability to manage customer schedule and KONE schedule and take critical path approach to tasks and project schedule.
Ability to forecast project performance and work with team for necessary action
Manage quality requirements in scope of work. Recognition of policies, objectives, requirements and responsibilities.
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated personnel to ensure that goals and objectives of installation are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Effective oral, written and presentation skills.
Ability to recognize impacts to project and take action.
Knowledge of project safety goals and requirements of company and governmental agencies.

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in related industry considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Meet requirements of project and facilitate permits/testing/inspection as well necessary project plans throughout project lifecycle.
Manage all additions, subtractions, and changes to the scope, ensuring that claims and change orders are processed per the contract in a timely and professional manner.
Manage, update, and communicate the project schedule and plans to all affected parties.
Responsible for managing contract value, project change orders, perform forecasting and manage all cash flow in and out of the project’s budget. Prepare weekly cost reviews. Arrange monthly billing with Project Specialist.
Support project quality requirements from installation metrics, warranties and punch-list ensuring work meets installation requirements. Daily interaction with General Contractor's project staff.
Management of project resources at team level, subcontract/purchase order level and field labor. Monitor performance and take action as needed. Deconflict engineering questions with GC and SL. Update monthly MP Steering Committee Meetings.
Create and manage risk and opportunity logs.
Manage project procurement activates including subcontracts and vendor management.
Perform frequent and regular site safety audits, training, and inspections to ensure compliance with KONE policies as well as those of the appropriate governing bodies.