Experienced Project Manager at the Fortifications Agency

We are now looking for experienced project managers in Skövde or Karlsborg who want to take responsibility for the entire process in construction-related investment projects. If you have several years of experience in planning and execution with a focus on time, cost, and functionality, you could be the one we are looking for.

The Fortifications Agency owns, develops, and manages robust defense properties for peace, crisis, and war. With our unique expertise in defense properties, we create secure environments for a robust total defense.

About the Position

As a project manager, you will be responsible for planning, execution, and follow-up of construction and civil engineering projects, where you lead and coordinate the work between various internal and external actors. In this role, you ensure that projects are carried out according to set goals regarding time, cost, quality, and work environment.

The work as a project manager at the Fortifications Agency means that you participate in the entire construction process – from early stages such as needs analysis and design, to production, completion, and handover to management and the client. You have a central role in the dialogue with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders and actively contribute to creating sustainable and effective solutions.

Qualifications

Education

University or college education, alternatively a high school engineer with a focus on civil engineering, construction or installation technology, architecture, or education that we consider equivalent.

Knowledge of contract law and the Public Procurement Act (LOU) is seen as meritorious.

Your Previous Work Experience

To be considered for the position, you must have leadership skills that we assess as satisfactory. You also have several years of experience working with planning and execution of investment projects related to the construction industry, where you have been responsible for time, cost, and functionality. In addition to the above, you also have good knowledge of Swedish and a Class B driver's license.

It is meritorious if you have experience in cost estimation/bid calculation in projects and experience with the Fortifications Agency's operations, primarily within construction and management.

To succeed in this role, you are a structured and analytical person who has the ability to plan, prioritize, and make well-founded decisions. You work methodically and have a solution-oriented approach even in complex issues.

You enjoy collaborating with others and find it easy to build good relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners. At the same time, you are stable and secure in your leadership, even in situations with high tempo or changing conditions.

What Do We Offer You?

Together with over 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 state value foundation and strive for an even gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us.

Here you will have good opportunities for professional development, and we work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

About the Employment

The position is a permanent employment and may begin with a probationary period. As a permanent employee, you will be assigned to a military position. The place of employment is Skövde or Karlsborg. An employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Welcome to Submit Your Application

Welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter no later than February 10, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and as such is subject to public access under the principle of public access to documents. If you have protected personal information: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will be asked when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions About the Position

Welcome to contact the recruiting manager Nicklas Berg, 010-44 44 991 or recruitment specialist Sonja Sand 010-44 44 983. 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.