Vacant job

We are now looking for you with experience in glass installation who wants to be part of an exciting project in Umeå with 3L Glas & Bygg AB. Here you will work in a collaborative and family-oriented environment with a focus on quality. Does this sound appealing? Apply today as we are conducting continuous selection!

About the role

Our partner company 3L Glas & Bygg AB is a family-owned and growing business with a passion for craftsmanship and smart solutions within glass and construction. The company was founded in Örnsköldsvik in 2000 and has since grown by combining solid craftsmanship experience and innovative solutions in glazing, construction, as well as custom aluminum and glass systems. Here, work is carried out on varied and exciting projects.

In the role of foreman, you will lead a team of 3–4 people in projects involving glass facades and aluminum work. You are responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety, as well as coordinating work with other parties on the construction site.

To thrive in this role, you should be a driven, self-reliant, and responsible person with good communication skills and a solution-oriented approach. You appreciate collaboration, thrive in a social and engaged work environment, and find it easy to build good relationships with both colleagues and other stakeholders in the projects.

The position is based in Umeå, and working hours are Monday–Thursday from 07:00–19:00, with Fridays off. The role is primarily linked to a project in Umeå, but travel may occur as part of the job.

This is a consulting assignment, meaning you will be employed by Academic Work and work on assignment for our client. As a consultant for Academic Work, we offer great opportunities for you to grow professionally, build your network, and create valuable contacts for the future. Read more about our consulting offer.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work in a family-owned company driving exciting projects
• An opportunity to advance your career and deepen your knowledge in both construction and leadership
• A dedicated consultant manager who helps you get into the foreman role in the best possible way

Responsibilities

• Lead and distribute work for installation teams within glass installation, ensuring that projects are driven according to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on daily work at the construction site.
• Maintain ongoing contact with project management, customers, and other professional groups for smooth coordination.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and efficient work environment, and support and coach installers in their daily work.

We are looking for you who

• Have a construction engineering education or other vocational training that we assess is relevant for the position
• Have previous experience as a foreman in the construction industry
• Have experience with glass handling – for example as a glazier or similar
• Can communicate fluently in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing
• Hold a valid driver's license (Category B)

It is an advantage if you have

• Worked in a similar role previously
• Lived in or have connections to Umeå

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Goal-oriented
• Social
• Organized
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.