Project Manager for Projects and Governance Unit

At Kristinehamns Municipality, we believe in the power of engagement, collaboration, and development. We are now seeking a project manager specializing in land and infrastructure who is ready to take responsibility for projects vital to our community and contribute to a growing municipality. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and work in a role where you make a difference every day, we warmly welcome your application! The Technical Administration is responsible for public environment, water and sewage, waste, services, and projects and governance. At the center of the Technical Administration is the Projects and Governance Unit, which you will be part of. The unit is responsible for the majority of the municipality's physical investment projects within real estate, infrastructure, and community development. Kristinehamns Municipality is in an expansive phase, and in the coming years, the administration needs the capacity to drive several exciting projects related to, among other things, new establishments, infrastructure, and various facilities. Here you will have the opportunity to take significant responsibility and influence in an organization with a forward-thinking spirit. In this position, we offer flexible working hours and benefits such as wellness contributions and access to our engaged staff club that creates community and energy year-round. Possibility for vacation exchange is also available. You will work in newly opened central premises where we operate on an activity-based model. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a project manager, you will have the opportunity to drive varying investment and development projects. You will be involved throughout all phases of the projects, from planning to completion and handover. In your work, you will be in close contact with contractors to ensure delivery according to requirements, timelines, and budgets. Most projects are carried out in close cooperation with clients, contractors, developers, and operations, which means you will work across boundaries with several different administrations and departments within the municipality. A large part of your work consists of contacts with contractors who perform work on behalf of the municipality. You will lead projects, both large and small, through the entire process from procurement to final inspection and handover. You will also work closely with our own operations staff within the Technical Administration as we implement projects in-house. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a university or college degree in a relevant field for this position. You have previous work experience within land and development, water and sewage, facilities, or roads and streets. You also have experience managing larger projects within the field. We consider it an advantage if you have: • previous experience working in a politically governed organization • experience in preparing tender documents and building specifications • knowledge of contract law, municipal planning processes, and public procurement in accordance with LOU. For you to thrive in this role, we see that you are a flexible and self-directed person whose leadership is characterized by humility and engagement. You are socially active in professional contexts and create and maintain good relationships. Collaboration is one of your strengths, and you contribute to good team spirit. Furthermore, you are persistent and have an understanding of the decision-making processes that take place in the public sector. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-11-16 or by agreement. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EES, or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. At Kristinehamns Municipality, we work toward active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between managers and employees, which creates good conditions for job satisfaction in the organization. Our work environment is influenced by how we treat each other, and we all have a responsibility to contribute. Together, we work so that the organization achieves its goals and that decisions made are also followed. A curious mindset and a willingness to collaborate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service to the municipality's residents. As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities, and that we provide you with the tools you need to perform your work well. Kristinehamns Municipality sees diversity as a strength and we welcome all applicants. Our competence-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competence and thereby also counteract discrimination. We warmly welcome your application! To ensure quality in the recruitment process and maintain good communication with you as a job applicant with us, we ask you to submit your application only via the application link in the advertisement. Questions regarding the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.

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