Job description

As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we believe in improving performance through inspiring, engaging and developing our people. Being a part of a global network of people, we are looking for a unique individual that would leverage working in a culture that fosters innovation and empowers individuals to make a difference.

Reporting directly to the Head of Africa Major Projects, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Project Manager to be based in our Casablanca/Marrakech/Rabat office. In this role, you will lead the installation team and be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of all projects for KONE while ensuring these projects are on time, on budget, and within scope. The position will also require you to manage specific large projects where you will be accountable for managing the scope, schedule and budget of the assigned project(s). You will be the interface with all key stakeholders both internally and externally during the project, especially focusing on continuous, proactive collaboration with the customer.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who believe that one of KONE’s value propositions to the customer is the focus on delivering projects on time and on budget without compromising Safety and Quality. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!

What You Will Do

Site Supervision & Project Management

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of elevator and escalator installation projects from handover to completion.
• Ensure full compliance with KONE safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Plan and manage installation schedules, resources, materials, tools, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance, maintaining profitability and achieving project targets.
• Coordinate project handovers with the Sales team and ensure sites are fully prepared before installation begins.
• Manage project administration, including workforce planning, progress reporting, documentation, and updates within KONE systems.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure invoicing and payment milestones align with contractual requirements.
• Oversee final inspections, testing, commissioning, and the successful handover of completed installations to the Service team.

Customer & Subcontractor Management

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience through high-quality project execution and regular communication.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with KONE safety and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers and subcontractors to support successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for project variations and additional sales opportunities.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop installation teams, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives, allocate resources effectively, and monitor team performance.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.

Are you the one?

• Engineering Degree
• 3+ years of experience in PM role
• Experience in Elevator and escalator industry is an advantage
• Proven experience in the construction or engineering industry, with responsibility for site supervision, project coordination, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent English, Arabic and French language skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to take initiatives.
• PMP certificate is a plus.

What do we offer?

• 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.
• Engaging job with 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.

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.

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