About this Management Trainee role at KION Group
We offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
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Global Opportunities
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $68,625 to $100,650 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
What you will do in this Role:
- Serves as a key point of contact for the Installation Leadership team, supporting internal and external communications.
- Coordinates and manages installation leadership meetings, including agenda development, progress reporting, schedule reviews, productivity tracking, and action item management.
- Tracks and follows up on action items for the Installation Leadership and Management team.
- Supports administrative and operational activities tied to installation and construction execution, including travel to job sites, coordination of field resources, and logistics planning.
- Assists with the preparation of installation reviews, construction schedules, efficiency dashboards, and leadership presentations, using standardized reporting formats and tools.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on installation efficiency, labor productivity, schedule compression, and best‑practice construction methods.
- Participates in special projects involving construction scheduling, installation systems, labor strategies, and deployment of pioneering construction management methods and tools (e.g., Advanced Work Packaging).
What we are looking for:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate field execution data into clear, leadership‑ready insights.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, hands-on installation and construction environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Project, Smartsheet with a strong emphasis on schedule tracking, data analysis, and executive reporting.
- Solid understanding of construction management processes, installation planning, and productivity improvement methodologies.
Experience Desired:
- 2–3 years of experience in managing construction projects, coordinating tasks, installation, or related execution‑focused roles.
- Exposure to construction scheduling, site execution support, installation coordination, or field operations.
- Experience using or supporting construction management systems, scheduling tools, or methods for tracking efficiency preferred.
- Field experience as a Supervisor, Superintendent, Foreman, or other frontline field leadership role is strongly preferred.
- Prior military experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility (including enlisted leadership roles) is considered a strong asset.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- Coursework or practical experience in construction planning, scheduling, labor efficiency, or lean construction methods is a plus.
