The Construction and Real Estate Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the municipality’s building stock, the construction of new municipal buildings, renovation and rehabilitation work, as well as the management of the municipality’s rental housing and buildings that are not in active service. Social housing initiatives, energy management, and renovation are also tasks assigned to the unit. The Construction and Real Estate Department has four divisions with a total of 59 employees, forming an active and diverse professional team. The Project Division, with four project managers, is responsible for the construction of new municipal buildings and for rehabilitation and expansion projects in the existing building stock. Successful projects are developed in close collaboration with both internal and external partners, and many exciting projects are set to be developed in the years ahead. The Construction and Real Estate Department is now seeking a forward-thinking project manager to lead the municipality’s construction projects from the early stages through to completion.

A full-time (100%) permanent position as project manager in the Project Department is available. 

The position reports to the head of the project department, and the office is located in Moelv.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the client’s representative throughout all phases of construction projects, from project development to completion.
• Responsible for project development, project management, health, safety, and environment (HSE), procurement, quality, finances, and project progress in collaboration with consultants and advisors.
• Conduct procurement in accordance with laws and regulations governing public procurement in collaboration with our procurement department.
• Management of renovation and remodeling work in existing buildings.
• Development and preparation of technical work procedures.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in a relevant field, or a 2-year technical degree with substantial practical experience related to building and construction.
• Relevant experience may compensate for a lack of formal education.
• Experience in project/construction management—preferably in the public sector.
• Expertise and experience in financial monitoring, procurement, contracts, and various forms of construction contracts.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Class B driver’s license

Personal qualities:

• You maintain an overview and structure in complex construction projects and identify deviations in finances, health, safety, and the environment (HSE), or project progress early on.
• You drive progress through others by being a clear, organized, and attentive client when interacting with consultants and contractors.
• You collaborate effectively across professional disciplines, from the procurement department and your fellow project managers to the end users of the buildings.
• You make your own decisions when necessary and remain steadfast in your role as a client, even when disagreements or changes arise along the way.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

We offer:

• Professional challenges and a workplace committed to evolving to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
• Significant opportunities to shape your own workday.
• Significant opportunities for broad personal and professional development through extensive collaboration and the assumption of significant responsibility.
• Flexible working hours.
• A job that benefits society in a work environment characterized by humor and consideration.

Salary to be negotiated. Generous pension plans.

Electronic applications and resumes must be submitted via our website. Copies of certificates and diplomas must be uploaded as attachments to the application.

Pursuant to Section 25 of the Public Administration Act, information about an applicant may be excluded from the public list of applicants if the applicant requests it. Applicants who wish to have their names excluded from the public list of applicants must provide a justification. If the justification for the exemption is insufficient, the applicant will be contacted.