Project Manager for Substation & Hydropower Projects

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

KALIX, 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 large investments in the energy transition. Working with us, you are part of a socially critical operation and ensure that everything functions. Curious about 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 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 future-oriented industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. Together, we make a difference for society as a whole. 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 delivering the project on time and with high quality. To support you, you have sub-project managers, site managers, field technicians, and internal support functions. Organizationally, you belong to our business unit "Stations Projects Northern North". Your main areas of responsibility include: Planning and implementation of the project Leading and managing the project team Responsibility for the financial outcome of projects and managing closure and follow-up on finances Informing and reporting on project status to the client Participating in construction meetings and negotiations with customers 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 will also be on site. Travel is a natural part of the work. Those working on larger projects travel longer distances where overnight stays may occur. Job 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 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 electrical power industry Experience from the contracting industry Experience with customer and supplier relationships Experience with contract law and contract negotiations Driver's license (B-category) is required Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Additional Information 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 working day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels family-like 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. Work Location Luleå, Jokkmokk, Skellefteå, Kalix, or Umeå and surrounding area. Please indicate your preferred work 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 all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 27, 2026. We conduct ongoing selections and interviews, so do not 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 included in this recruitment process. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are classified as security-sensitive and you may be subject to wartime placement. If this position is security-classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any wartime placement takes place with support in the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Duty. In addition to security vetting, drug testing will be conducted. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are looking for 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.