Senior Project Manager – Canberra & Regional NSW

KONE

Canberra, AUonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Great benefits and remuneration – base + car allowance + bonus

Lead Complex Projects. Drive Results. Make an Impact with KONE.

Lead the delivery of 5-10 concurrent projects across Canberra and Regional NSW.

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions.

As a global leader in our industry, we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of projects across Canberra and Regional NSW.

Reporting into the Branch Manager you will act as the key escalation point for customers, site teams and subcontractors. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially savvy project leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and can confidently manage multiple stakeholders, contracts and project outcomes.

What will you be doing?

Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all workplace safety requirements.

Lead the delivery of 5-10 concurrent projects across Canberra and Regional NSW.

Manage project financials, budgets, forecasting, and reporting.

Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Manage subcontractor performance and resolve complex site issues

Support site managers and provide leadership during project escalations

Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the delivery function.

What are we looking for?

At least 5 years experience in delivering construction projects

Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.

Lift industry experience desired

Experience managing multiple projects at any one time

Experience delivering at least $10m worth of work

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Experience managing subcontractors and working within unionised environments.

What do we offer?

Career progression opportunities within a global organisation

Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work

Fitness Passport access – Enjoy heavily discounted memberships for you and your family across gyms, aquatic centres, and fitness facilities nationwide.

Perkbox benefits platform – Access flexible perks, discounts, and cashback offers across 1,000+ retailers, services, and lifestyle brands.

Excellent culture and supportive team

The opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities.

At KONE, innovation goes somewhere. We invest in our people, prioritise safety, and create opportunities for talented professionals to build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or 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. on https://careers.kone.com/en/

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