Rail Project Manager

Kraftsam Rekrytering & Bemanning AB · Full-time

Gelbgjutaregatan 2D, Linköping, Sweden

Rail Project Manager for IVsyrj1 About the CompanyTrafikverket is responsible for planning, building, operating, and maintaining Sweden's transport infrastructure. The agency manages extensive investment and development projects within rail with a focus on safety, sustainability, and long-term social benefit. This assignment is an important part of the work to develop and manage Swedish railway facilities. About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Rail Project Manager for investment projects based in Linköping or Jönköping. In this role, you will lead railway projects from planning through execution to completion. You will work closely with project engineers, technical specialists, consultants, and contractors to ensure that projects are delivered according to set objectives regarding scope, schedule, and cost. The assignment primarily involves work in the construction and production phases and may include several parallel projects depending on workload. Role and ResponsibilitiesLead, plan, coordinate, and monitor assigned railway projects. Take responsibility for project delivery in terms of schedule, cost, and scope. Establish and monitor schedules, budgets, and forecasts. Plan and conduct project meetings. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders within projects. Follow up on technical documentation, deliverables, and deviations. Report project status and project results. Develop and quality assure decision-making materials. Participate in procurements and contract monitoring. Work with risk management, financial monitoring, and forecast work. Apply Trafikverket's project model, document management, and governing documents. Qualification Requirements 1. Strong ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. 2. Experience working in project teams where coordination has been a central part of the assignment. 3. Valid driver's license (category B). 4. At least three (3) years of documented experience as a project manager for railway projects within general railway with independent responsibility for planning, management, follow-up, and delivery of projects or clearly defined project components. 5. Experience from design and/or construction phases in railway projects. 6. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and requirements in the field. 7. Completed BASÄSKYDD training. 8. At least two (2) reference assignments in a supervisory role that have included the preparation of construction documentation or work in the production phase within at least two of the following technical areas: Switch and track replacement Electrification and contact line replacement Control systems and signals 9. The reference assignments must have included at least 850 working hours per assignment and included documented responsibility for planning, management, follow-up, and delivery. The projects must have had a total budget of at least 100 MSEK per assignment. 10. Completed training in BAS-P and BAS-U. The training must not be older than five (5) years at the time of bid submission. Value-Adding RequirementsExperience in independently working with schedule planning, financial follow-up (budget, actual, and forecast), and risk management in railway projects. Experience working according to established project models such as XLPM, PROPS, PPS, PRINCE2, or equivalent. Experience in construction or production phases in railway projects. Experience coordinating multiple technical areas (BEST) in railway projects. Assignment InformationAssignment Period: Initially 24 months with the possibility of extension for up to an additional 24 months through two separate option periods of 12 months each. Scope: 80-100% of full-time. During October and November 2026, at least 40% utilization is acceptable. During December 2026 and January 2027, at least 60% utilization is acceptable. Location: Linköping or Jönköping. Start: No earlier than 2026-10-12 and no later than 2026-11-01. ApplicationPlease submit your application as soon as possible, as selection and interviews can take place on an ongoing basis. Questions about the assignment are answered by the responsible recruiter via [email protected]. We look forward to your application! Open to EveryoneWe focus on your qualifications, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.