Project Manager for Local Supply Projects within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport.

The responsibility for the authority's local supply falls to the property director and their project unit. Within the unit, there are two sections for local supply projects with 19 project managers specialized in working with local adaptations and local supply projects. Currently, around 50 larger local supply projects are underway, along with smaller office adaptations or kitchen renovations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A local supply project within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service is complex, with many aspects to consider, where there are challenges and sometimes contradictions; work environment, caring environment, security, fire protection, living environment, suicide perspective, environment, extensive logistics, management economics, and flexibility, to name a few.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is a tenant with special requirements, where there is significant knowledge and commitment within the core operations regarding how their premises should be designed. Regardless of standardization and efficiency, the construction of a correctional facility is a complex and relatively long-term process. To shape the best possible premises while also being a professional requirement setter, competent individuals are needed to act as the link between the core operations and the property owner's construction projects – this is where you come in. Compared to a project manager during a contract, your role here is a coordinating function to ensure that the premises are adapted according to the operational needs and the functions of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. However, the complexity of the operations means that it is highly advantageous if you have experience in design and production to question choices and changes, both internally and externally. The property owner's representative is always the builder in property projects.

As a project manager, you will be responsible for leading the construction components of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service during a local supply project, whose phases are referred to according to our project model as feasibility study, planning, and production phases. You will have your team to assist you, a project group consisting of local sub-project managers and area expertise such as IT, security, and HR. You will be responsible for several projects simultaneously, ranging from early feasibility studies to completed projects handed over to management.

The work may involve travel several days a week within Sweden, preferably by train, but a driver's license is required. Depending on the location of the project site, the position may occasionally involve a hotel stay per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who relates to others in a responsive and flexible manner. In the role, you take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. You work hard and invest time, energy, and commitment in your work. In your work, you take responsibility for your tasks and drive your processes forward. You have the ability to analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complex issues. Furthermore, you lead, motivate, and empower others with the authority needed to effectively reach common goals.

For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in the human will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute with your approach to ensure that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree as a civil engineer or equivalent education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Experience coordinating tenant requirements during feasibility studies, design, and project work within property projects
• Experience from the construction, contracting, and/or property industry
• At least three years of experience working as a design manager, site manager, production manager, or equivalent
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• A valid driver's license (B)

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience working with complex buildings with special requirements and requirement setting from a tenant perspective
• Experience as a project manager for properties and contracts with high security requirements or caring environments
• Experience as a project manager for properties and contracts with ongoing operations
• Experience as a project manager for properties and contracts with a budget over 50 million SEK
• Knowledge of LOU, AB/ABT/ABK, and BAS P/U
• Knowledge of building technology
• Knowledge of environmental building

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. A security check will precede the decision on employment. Certain positions are placed in a security class, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. For positions with a higher security class, you need to be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background. Read more about the security review at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit at 0771-693 693. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the advertisement. We do not accept applications in paper form or via email.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.