Description

The Transportation Department/Road Section, Operations Unit, has a full-time (100%) permanent position available as a construction manager for an operations contract.

About the Unit

Innlandet County Municipality is a key player in community development in the Innlandet region. We have been tasked with building a modern, forward-looking, and flexible organization capable of effectively fulfilling our mandate as an active community developer.

• The Road Section of the Transportation Department in Innlandet is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of approximately 7,000 km of county roads, including bridges and tunnels, major repair projects and resurfacing, the construction of roads and pedestrian/bicycle paths, and the operation of the Randsfjord Ferry, among other things.

This position is part of the Operations unit, which is responsible for the following deliverables:

• Professional, high-quality operation of the road network, ensuring good and safe accessibility, including emergency and corrective maintenance.
• Condition-based maintenance planning, including inspections, asset and condition assessments.

We are looking for someone who

• is able to collaborate effectively with others
• ­has a good understanding of contracts and finance
• ­is familiar with regulations and rules within relevant fields
• ­has strong written and oral communication skills
• are independent, goal-oriented, and work in a structured manner
• have the courage and experience to handle demanding negotiation situations
• ­have the ability to manage input and engagement from affected parties
• ­is flexible in approaching work tasks
• proximity to the contract area is a major advantage

We offer

• an inspiring professional environment and great colleagues
• interesting work tasks
• a flexible workday—flex-time arrangement
• workout time during working hours
• salary in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• option to work from home up to 2 days a week
• county government employment terms with good pension and insurance plans

About the Position

• 100% permanent position
• work location: Hamar
• The position will involve some travel
• The successful candidate will be assigned a job code based on the requirements of the position, education, and experience, in accordance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of bidding documents and the bidding process
• Plan operations and maintenance measures on county roads within the contract area
• monitor the contractor’s work, including handling technical clarifications and changes, as well as following up on continuous improvement in the execution of the contract’s processes
• develop effective inspection plans, conduct spot checks on work performed by the operations contractors under the contract, and document and report inspection results
• enter and process data in the NVDB
• ­serve as the HSE coordinator and assume responsibility for HSE within the contract area
• be responsible for and place a strong emphasis on reporting on HSE, quality, progress, and finances
• finalize and document implemented measures
• ­Maintain contact with municipalities, landowners, neighbors, and other affected parties
• ­Maintain close contact with internal and external partners and actively promote good collaborative relationships within the contract area
• You must be prepared to travel from home to conduct inspections during special incidents

Qualification Requirements

• Hold a relevant degree from a technical college, university, or college
• If you have extensive and relevant experience and possess the personal qualities required for the position, we may waive the educational requirement
• Have extensive relevant practical work experience, at least two years
• Class B driver’s license
• Communicate well in Norwegian, both in writing and orally. Minimum level C1 (CEFR).
• The county government is subject to the Security Act. The position may involve access to information protected under the Security Act. The successful candidate must be eligible for a “LIMITED” security clearance. Security clearance is granted in accordance with the Security Act and the organization’s security regulations.

Desired Qualifications

• relevant experience in the construction, operation, and maintenance of roads
• good knowledge of digital solutions, with the ability and willingness to adopt new tools

Desired Qualities

• Thrives in the role of guiding, motivating, and training employees and others within the outlined job responsibilities
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the job posting to apply. We will adapt the workplace if you need us to.

We never ask for BankID information during the application process. 

A police clearance certificate—no older than three months—is required for all positions in the dental health service, folk high schools, and high schools.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. Exemptions from publication are granted only in exceptional cases, and you must explain why you should be exempt from public disclosure in the text field of the application.   

The county government is an organization undergoing development and change. Job duties, areas of responsibility, and organizational structure may therefore evolve and change in line with the organization’s needs.

Please note that redundant employees of the county government may have priority for this position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.