Site Manager

KONE is hiring a Site Manager in Canberra, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on KONE.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions site management, project management and team leadership among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
KONE has 925 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Manage modernisation projects, site safety, and team performance for elevator and escalator installations at KONE.

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Start your lift industry career with KONE, a global leader in the lift and escalator industry
Highly competitive package - superannuation, company car / car allowance & generous project delivery incentives
Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace where people are valued and respected

At KONE, we bring buildings to life

Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what.

Our work will take you in different directions.

We are looking for a Site Manager to join our Modernisation Team in Canberra, ACT. This person will administer and control projects across ACT and NSW, using their ability to manage people and resources, engage proactively with customers, and motivate and inspire their team.

What will you be doing?

Achieve KONE's safety targets by developing and maintaining a safety focused culture.
Ensure that work is carried out in line with clearly defined procedures and guidelines.
Manage performance and skill development of the team.
Effectively communicate with customers and subcontractors throughout the installation process.
Be an inspiring team leader who gets the best out of the others and always strives to exceed customer expectations.
Plan and organise the delivery and storage of materials/tools to the site.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and drive positive outcomes.

What are we looking for?

Demonstrated experience managing projects at a site level.
Experience managing a team.
Relevant tertiary qualifications preferred - Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Trade qualifications are highly desirable.
Lift industry experience highly regarded, but not essential.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Customer-focused with the ability to influence positive outcomes.
High attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Current Australian Driver's Licence essential.
White card, asbestos awareness and silica awareness certifications.

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.

Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or a citizen of New Zealand to apply for this position.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE.  We respectfully request no agency approaches.

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.

How we rate this

Site Manager at KONE rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Site Manager is an open job at KONE.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Canberra.
The job was posted on October 22, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by KONE. Apply on KONE

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Site ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety ComplianceSubcontractor Management

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