Clerk (a) / Project Administrator (a) for New Construction and Modernization

Due to Swiss regulations, we only consider Swiss or EU/EFTA applicants  or applicants with a valid work permit. / Due to Swiss regulations we only consider Swiss or EU/EFTA applicants  or applicants with a valid work permit. 

Together for 115 years

KONE is a globally leading company in the manufacturing and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and automatic doors with over 60,000 employees. We are known for our innovative and sustainable solutions. We also offer an open, inclusive work culture that values teamwork and diversity. 

KONE (Switzerland) AG is represented with 5 branches and over 380 employees. Our corporate culture is based on the values #CARE, #COLLABORATION, #CUSTOMER and #COURAGE – values we live daily to create an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative work environment. 

We are looking for you as Clerk (a) / Project Administrator (a) for New Construction and Modernization at our location in Brüttisellen as soon as possible.

Your role

In this position, you support the Project Manager in completing those project management tasks that do not require decision-making. These include monitoring and maintaining the project's financial forecast as well as the correct posting of actual values, managing the project documentation, triggering invoices, and monitoring incoming payments.

Your tasks: structured and reliable

• Supporting the Project Manager in monitoring the project schedule in coordination with the engineering team and the chief fitter

• Maintaining the project forecast, correct posting of actual costs, as well as monitoring and correcting cost deviations

• Analyzing reasons for cost deviations

• Correct and timely booking of received change orders

• Triggering project-related invoices according to KONE guidelines and/or billing plan

• Changing the network status to TECO according to local policy (including schedule and dependency between MS5, WBS status TECW, and network status TECO)

• Checking and creating material orders and work services in SAP upon request of the supervisor and project manager

• Contributing to process design

Your profile: independent and customer-oriented

• EFZ as clerk or equivalent education

• Knowledge in project management desirable

• Native German speaker

• Good oral knowledge of French and/or English would be a great advantage.

• Proficiency in common IT tools (MS Office) essential

• An affinity for numbers is required.

• Customer-oriented, entrepreneurial thinking and acting

• High sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team

• Structured, independent, and result-oriented working style

• Enjoyment of communication, very good oral and written communication skills

You are right with us if the following things are as important to you as they are to us:

• An innovative, professional, and friendly work environment that prioritizes employee well-being

• Home office possible up to 2 days per week

• Market-appropriate and fair compensation, at least 25 vacation days, possibility for home office (maximum 2 days per week), free coffee, tea, and fruit.

• Easily accessible office, free parking spaces, barrier-free facilities

• Working in a global company with a large network

• Commitment to sustainability: Our goal is to become a CO2-neutral company by 2030

Your opportunity

Do you want to help shape the mobility of tomorrow? Then we look forward to your application! Please submit your complete documents (including salary expectations, CV, diplomas, work certificates) online at: www.kone.com/jobs (Switzerland) (Requisition R0654495). 

* Applications by post or email will not be accepted. 

Contact us to get your dream job! 

KONE (Switzerland) AG, Barbara Sallin, Talent Acquisition Specialist, 027 305 35 30 

Offers from employment agencies cannot be considered.

At KONE, we focus on creating an innovative and collaborative work culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee retention is a key focus area for us, and we encourage our employees to get involved and share information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily work. We follow ethical business practices and aim to build a culture of togetherness where colleagues trust and respect each other and where good performance is recognized. As a company that offers a great workplace, we are proud to offer a variety of experiences and opportunities to help you achieve your professional and personal goals and enjoy a healthy, balanced life.

For more information, please visit www.kone.com/careers