Founded in 1910, KONE 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 leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
We are currently looking for an Installation Planning & Operations Coordinator to join our team in Mexico City.
Does this sound like you?
- Do you have experience coordinating technical personnel and allocating resources across multiple projects simultaneously?
- Are you comfortable working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Operations teams to ensure project schedules are met?
- Do you have experience analyzing reports and using systems to track resources, labor hours, or project progress?
- Are you able to anticipate scheduling conflicts, workforce availability, or logistical challenges and proactively develop solutions?
- Do you consider yourself highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating multiple activities in a fast-paced environment?
If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
As an Installation Planning & Operations Coordinator , you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of elevator and escalator installation projects. You will serve as the link between Project Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Operations teams, ensuring that the right personnel, resources, and materials are available at the right time to keep projects on schedule.
- Coordinate workforce planning and technician allocation across multiple installation projects.
- Review and validate technicians' working hours with Supervisors, Superintendents, and Project Managers, ensuring accurate reporting and timely processing in SAP.
- Monitor installation schedules and collaborate with Operations teams to align workforce availability with project requirements.
- Analyze SAP reports and installation forecasts to identify upcoming project assignments and support on-time project execution.
- Communicate project assignments and installation schedules to Project Managers, Supervisors, and Superintendents.
- Coordinate the delivery and unloading of elevator and escalator components at installation sites, ensuring materials are available when needed.
- Work closely with field and Operations teams to optimize resource utilization and installation productivity.
- Maintain accurate project and workforce records to support operational planning and reporting activities.
- Proactively identify scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and logistical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Junior Project Administrator, Installation Project Coordinator, or in a similar role involving installation projects (elevators, HVAC systems, electrical installations, or related industries).
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, dashboards, and advanced formulas.
- Intermediate English proficiency.
- Experience with SAP is preferred.
What can KONE offer you?
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 value your authentic self
• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values
• 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
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Comprehensive health and wellness plan for the entire family
• More benefits than required by law
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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.
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
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://careers.kone.com/en/
