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Do you want varied tasks where you can see the results of your work? As a project manager at the Swedish Transport Administration, you contribute to a green, smooth, and safe infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's Sweden.

Project Manager for Bridge Maintenance at the Swedish Transport Administration

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to manage maintenance projects for civil engineering structures in road and railway facilities in the Northern region. As a Project Manager in Bridge Maintenance, you will be involved in all phases of the project and are responsible for the overall management, steering, and follow-up of the projects, ensuring that the Swedish Transport Administration receives what we have ordered/procured. The role includes responsibility for the budget during the planning and execution phases as well as in the follow-up of your projects. As a project manager, you will have many points of contact; collaboration with other parties is a natural part of your daily work - both internally at the Swedish Transport Administration and externally with municipalities, citizens, businesses, etc.

You will join the Civil Engineering unit, which currently consists of a dozen employees located throughout the region and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of our civil engineering structures (bridges, tunnels, and rock cuts) within the region. Our mission includes assessing the condition, planning, and executing preventive and corrective measures, as well as sometimes replacing existing structures.

Location: Skellefteå or Umeå.

Do you want a flexible everyday life with the opportunity to work from home? In this role, you can work remotely up to two days a week.

In this recruitment, web-based tests may be used as part of the selection process. For candidates who proceed to the interview stage, these will be conducted via Skype and are scheduled to start in week 12.

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Your leadership is characterized by building trust, driving projects independently, and delivering results. You have good communication skills, which means you convey messages in a simple way, are attentive, and adapt your communication to the audience. You are proactive, structured, and quality-conscious in your commitments and possess strong analytical skills.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a technical university or college degree of at least 180 credits/120 points, but you may also have a different educational background complemented by relevant experience in project management and/or industry experience that the Swedish Transport Administration deems equivalent
• current and relevant experience for the position in construction/infrastructure, such as project manager, assignment manager, site manager, or experience deemed equivalent by the Swedish Transport Administration
• experience working with budgets, forecasts, and financial follow-up
• good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• a valid driver's license for passenger cars

It is also an advantage if you have:

• managed projects within the operation and maintenance of roads/railways/civil engineering structures
• experience working with bridge projects
• current knowledge of contract law (e.g., AB/ABT/ABK and AMA)
• worked in the management system BaTMan

The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. If nothing else is stated in the advertisement, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a cover letter as we do not include it as part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for recruitment so that your application can be handled according to special procedures. You can find the name and contact details of the manager in the advertisement.

Within the Maintenance area, we are responsible for delivering safe and accessible roads and railways. By managing, maintaining, and developing the existing and future road and railway systems, we lay the foundation for the transport of goods for businesses and the travel of millions of people - every day, all year round. Competence development is high on our agenda, regardless of your role or where you are in your career. With us, you make a difference!

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer together. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity, where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.