Project Manager - School Properties

More information about our organization can be found at https://skolfastigheter.uppsala.se/ 1 position(s). Do you want to be part of creating the learning and care environments of the future in Uppsala? We are now looking for a senior project manager for the Project Unit - a key role for you who wants to combine operative project leadership with expanded responsibility for development and management. Skolfastigheter's task is to provide Uppsala Municipality with premises and environments for educational activities. Educational activities are primarily conducted in our properties. We are passionate about creating inspiring and safe learning environments so that children and young people have the best possible conditions to develop - always with sustainability in focus. We are today just over 100 employees working to provide Uppsala's children and young people with safe, sustainable and inspiring learning environments. With us, you get meaningful work in a secure and developing environment where we value commitment, respect and responsibility. This is a role of societal importance where you get the opportunity to contribute to the municipality's premises supply and make a real difference. Here you are offered the chance to take expanded responsibility and influence both the content of projects and how work is conducted. You become part of a stable employer with long-term and meaningful projects and work together with competent and engaged colleagues in a developing environment. Description of duties As a project manager with us, you are responsible for independently planning, leading and implementing building projects for schools, preschools and care facilities - from early concept to completed delivery. In this role, we are specifically looking for you who are senior in your professional role and who want to take greater responsibility, which includes managing parts of the maintenance portfolio and supporting and developing less experienced colleagues in the organization. You have overall responsibility for your projects and work in accordance with our established processes and our business idea: to develop and manage school and care properties that contribute to development and well-being. You report to the Project Unit Manager and are part of an engaged project organization. Your main duties include leading, planning and managing building projects in all phases, from pre-study to production and completion. You have overall result and budget responsibility throughout the project process and actively work with financial management as well as ongoing reporting to the Project Unit Manager and project economist. The role includes leading and coordinating external consultants and identifying, managing and following up risks and opportunities in projects. You are responsible for ensuring that project quality and requirements for environment and occupational health meet both legal requirements and company guidelines. You also handle call-offs via framework agreements and are responsible for requirements in procurement according to LOU. You collaborate with authorities and external administrations and have special responsibility for planning, prioritizing and monitoring parts of the company's maintenance portfolio. The role also includes serving as support and sounding board to less experienced project managers and contributing to competence development within the team. You actively participate in developing work methods, routines and processes within the project unit and contribute to cross-functional collaborations within the company. Qualifications We are looking for you who have relevant higher education in construction, real estate or equivalent many years of experience. The position requires several years of experience in independently managing complex building projects. Good knowledge of project management, finance and procurement is important. It is meritorious to have previous experience of working in or with the public sector. Experience in mentoring or supporting colleagues in project work is seen as advantageous. Experience of LOU is also considered meritorious. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, is a requirement for the position. As a person, you have the courage to act according to your own conviction. In your role, you see the whole picture and take the larger perspective into account. You understand your role, but consider the best interests of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. You collaborate well with others and relate to your surroundings in a responsive and flexible manner. You listen, communicate and resolve conflicts in a constructive way. In your work you are guided by goal- and result-oriented priorities in your planning and actions. You change your direction when the goal changes. Information If you have questions about the position or recruitment process, contact: Nadia Olsson, HR Specialist, 018-727 40 72. If you have questions regarding registration of your application, contact the recruitment area: 018-727 68 24. Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting according to applicable salary agreements. In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EES or Switzerland, you must also be able to demonstrate that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance. An employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve war placement. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement.

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