Project Manager for Substations & Hydropower Projects

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Luleå, Luleå, Sweden

Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and electrical installations. We develop Sweden's energy infrastructure to create a sustainable future where we find new innovations that contribute to a sustainable society. We work with many different customers and suppliers, which involves major investments for the energy transition. With us, you work in a societally important operation and ensure that everything functions. Curious about following our daily work? Follow us on social media! LinkedIn – Vattenfall Services Nordic AB Instagram – Vattenfallservices Together we create Sweden's safest workplace! About the Role Do you want to become an important part of the energy transition? Vattenfall Services is Sweden's leading contracting company in the energy and electrical power sector, and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us, you work in a forward-looking industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. Together, we make a difference for all of society. We are looking for an experienced project manager who wants to drive our projects forward. In this role, you are responsible for your projects and for leading and developing your project organization to achieve the best possible results. With us, you not only get the opportunity to grow—you are encouraged to do so! About the Role As a project manager, you are responsible for leading and delivering large projects ranging from 10 million SEK up to 1,000 million SEK. You work with full-service contracts that include site work, construction, procurement, design, assembly, and commissioning, with responsibility for driving the project to completion on time and with high quality. You are supported by sub-project managers, site managers, field technicians, and internal support functions. Organizationally, you belong to our business area "Stations Project North North". Your main areas of responsibility include: Planning and execution of the project Leading and managing the project team Responsibility for the financial outcome of the projects and managing closure and financial follow-up Informing and reporting on project status to the client Participating in construction meetings and negotiations with the customer Risk management Reporting and documentation of project progress Procurement and sourcing of suppliers and materials The work involves a strong focus on safety, progress, engagement, and quality. Our hope is that you will help the business grow and generate additional opportunities in collaboration with customers and suppliers. Safety always comes first at Vattenfall Services, and together we create Sweden's safest workplace! As a Project Manager, you will primarily work from your office, but you will also be on site. Travel is a natural part of the work. Those working on larger projects travel longer distances where overnight stays occur. Requirements To be successful in this role, you have the ability to create strong collaborations and set direction. You are active, action-oriented, solve problems, and handle unexpected situations. You are a confident and clear leader who creates engagement through participation, and you have the ability to establish structure to achieve both sub-goals and overall goals. Finally, you are business-minded with good entrepreneurial spirit, but would never let profitability take priority over safety. We know that you will develop together with us. But we would like to see that you already have: Experience leading and delivering large projects Experience from the electrical power industry Experience from the contracting industry Experience with customer and supplier relationships Experience with contracting law and contract negotiation B driver's license is required Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Additional Information What We Offer After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. Therefore, we offer you a varied work day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels family-oriented, where employee safety, well-being, and collaboration are important parts of our company culture! At Vattenfall Services, you can make a difference and together we take responsibility for a sustainable energy transition, together we provide power for a sustainable life. Work Location Luleå, Jokkmokk, Skellefteå, Kalix, or Umeå and surrounding areas. Specify your preferred work location in your application. Contact For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Aina Jansson, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected]. Union representatives for this position are Jennifer Svensson Unionen, Patrik Jakobsson SEKO, Magnus Tjergefors Ledarna, and Torbjörn Blom Akademikerna. You can reach all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 27, 2026. We use continuous selection and interviews, so don't delay sending in your application. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. Tests will be part of this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with societally important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are classified for security purposes, and you may be subject to war placement. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war placement is conducted with support from the employment agreement and the law on civil defense obligations. In addition to security clearance, drug testing will be performed. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our company culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.