Project Manager in Construction and Civil Engineering

Do you want to lead unique construction projects that make a real difference – in an organization where social benefit and technology go hand in hand? The Fortifications Agency is now looking for project managers in construction and civil engineering, located in Stockholm or Eskilstuna. With us, you will work with premises, buildings, and facilities, where safety and quality are the focus. We welcome you who want to develop – together with us.

The Fortifications Agency is a government authority tasked with providing our customers within total defense with adapted and secure properties. We own, build, and manage a unique property portfolio across Sweden – from modern premises to technically advanced facilities.

Our project department is responsible for construction and civil engineering investments and is growing in line with our customers' needs. Here, about 140 dedicated employees work, of which 90 are project managers. We have a culture based on collaboration, respect, and development – and we actively work to be an inclusive workplace with an even gender distribution and equal opportunities for all.

Lead socially important construction projects aimed at increasing Sweden's defense capability

We are now looking for project managers for our project management units with assignments in the Stockholm region and nationally. As a project manager, you will lead and coordinate projects in various parts of the construction process. We are looking for different competencies in project management and experience from the early stages of the construction process to the implementation of construction and civil engineering projects, aimed at various assignments and customers. Recruiting units are located in several places within the Stockholm region and Eskilstuna.

The role includes leading investment projects in the field of construction/civil engineering, coordination, management, or participation in large complex property development projects. The security issue is important, and you should enjoy following processes and documenting.

The role involves collaboration with colleagues, customers, contractors, consultants, and authorities. Our projects are spread throughout the region, which means that travel, training, and meetings in different locations will occur in the job.

What do you offer us?

We are looking for someone with experience leading construction or civil engineering projects and who feels comfortable taking responsibility or being part of the project's entirety – from prerequisite studies within infrastructure, technical feasibility studies, planning prerequisites in early stages to final solutions. You have knowledge of contract law as well as LOU and LUFS. Experience as a project manager in municipalities/government agencies, real estate companies, construction consulting, or contracting. The role requires a high level of security awareness, good knowledge of Swedish both spoken and written, and good familiarity with administrative IT systems. Since travel is part of the job, a valid driver's license (B) is a must.

It is advantageous if you have previously been responsible for the project's entirety regarding time and cost, such as site manager, or have experience from roles such as property manager/program manager/property manager/property engineer/physical planner or project manager focused on urban planning. It is also advantageous if you have experience in project management within construction projects with heavy installations, infrastructure, land, and geotechnics. We would also like you to have experience from a position in a government authority. If you have leadership experience, being a certified project manager IPMA or equivalent is a plus.

Your personal qualities are important to us, and we will place great emphasis on personal suitability. For the position, it is a requirement that you are collaborative and have a unpretentious focus on achieving common goals. You are a relationship-building person who finds it easy to express your opinions, is structured, organizes, and plans your work well. You follow established processes and complete what has been started. Furthermore, you are solution-oriented and quickly find solutions to emerging problems.

What do we offer you?

Together with about 1300 colleagues at the Fortifications Agency across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen total defense in Sweden. We are proud of the socially important mission we have, where by owning, developing, and managing properties for total defense, we contribute to a safe and free Sweden. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require their expertise. We work based on the principles of the state value foundation and strive for an even gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us, and we work to ensure that you can have a good balance between work and leisure.

With us, you will have a secure employment with good benefits:

• Competence development and career opportunities
• Flexible working hours and remote agreements as far as the work allows
• Occupational pension
• Generous vacation
• A wellness hour/week and wellness allowance

About the employment

The position is a permanent employment, with placement in Stockholm or Eskilstuna. Swedish citizenship is a requirement, as employment at the Fortifications Agency is security classified. This means that a security review and background check will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences; if you have protected personal data, please contact the named recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. As a permanent employee, you will be assigned to a military position.

We welcome you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by January 25, 2026. When applying, your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your application is a public document under the principle of public access to information. We use selection questions, which may form the basis for the first selection. Interviews will be conducted in weeks 7 and 8.

Questions about the position?

Welcome to contact the recruiting managers Lovisa Dyrefors 010-44 44 720, Heidi Wistrand 010-44 44 439, and Malin Sönnerlid 010-44 44 717 or recruitment specialist Louisa Björklund, 010-44 45 804. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard, phone 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.