Project Manager for Project and Governance Unit

Kristinehamns kommun · Full-time

Kristinehamn kommun, Kristinehamn, Sweden

At Kristinehamns Municipality, we believe in the power of commitment, collaboration, and development. We are now seeking a project manager specializing in land and infrastructure who wants to take responsibility for socially important projects 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 Department is responsible for public environment, water and sewage, waste, services, as well as projects and governance. At the center of the Technical Department 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 in real estate, infrastructure, and community development. Kristinehamns Municipality is in an expansive phase, and in the coming years, the department needs 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 on significant responsibility and influence in an organization with forward momentum. In this position, we offer flexible working hours and benefits such as wellness allowances and access to our engaged employee club that creates community and energy year-round. Opportunity for flexible vacation scheduling is also available. You will work in newly renovated central premises where we operate on an activity-based work model. 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES As a project manager, you will have the opportunity to drive varying investment and development projects. You will be involved through all phases of the projects, from planning to completion and handover. In your work, you will maintain close contact with contractors to ensure delivery according to requirements, timelines, and budgets. Most projects are carried out in close collaboration with clients, contractors, developers, and operations, so you will work across boundaries with multiple departments and divisions within the municipality. A large part of your work will involve contact with contractors who carry out work on behalf of the municipality. The project manager leads 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 Department as we execute projects in-house. QUALIFICATIONS We are seeking someone with a university or college degree in a relevant field for this position. You have previous work experience in land and development, water and sewage, construction, or roads and streets. You also have experience leading larger projects in the field. We see it as an advantage if you have: • previous experience working in a politically governed organization • experience in preparing tender documents and construction drawings • knowledge of construction law, municipal planning processes, and procurement according to LOU. For you to thrive in this role, we see that you are a flexible and self-directed person whose leadership is characterized by modesty and commitment. 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 employment. 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 prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. At Kristinehamns Municipality, we work towards active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders 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 to ensure that operations achieve their goals and that decisions made are also followed. A curious mindset and 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 prevent discrimination. We warmly welcome your application! To ensure quality in the recruitment process and maintain good communication with you as a job seeker with us, we ask that you submit your application only through the application link in the job posting. Questions regarding the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.