Project Manager for Substation & Hydropower Projects

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Skellefteå, 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 socially important operation and ensure that everything functions properly. 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 electricity sector and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us, you work in a future-oriented industry with 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 don't just 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 Mkr up to 1000 Mkr. You work with full-service contracts that include land, construction, procurement, design, assembly, and commissioning, with responsibility for driving the project to completion on time and with high quality. To assist you, you have sub-project managers, site managers, field technicians, and internal support functions. Organizationally, you belong to our business area "Stationer Projekt Norra Nord." Your main areas of responsibility include: Project planning and execution Leading and directing the project team Responsibility for the financial outcome of 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 tendering 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 who work on larger projects travel longer distances where overnight stays occur. Requirements Specification 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 structure work to reach both milestones and overall goals. Finally, you are business-minded with good entrepreneurial spirit, but would never let profitability come before 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 electricity sector Experience from the contracting industry Experience with customer and supplier relationships Experience with contract law and contract negotiations B-driver's license is a requirement Strong 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 workday with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels familiar, where employee safety, well-being, and collaboration are important parts of our corporate 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. Placement Location Luleå, Jokkmokk, Skellefteå, Kalix, or Umeå and surrounding areas. Indicate your preferred placement location in your application. Contact For more information about the position, contact hiring 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 everyone through Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 27, 2026. We conduct continuous selection and interviews, so don't delay in sending your application. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. Tests will be used in this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security classified and you may be assigned to civil protection duties. If this position is security classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil protection assignment is made with support in the employment contract and the law on total defense duty. In addition to security clearance, drug testing will be conducted. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our corporate 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.