Vacant job

At the MEX and Project Department of the Technical and Social Infrastructure Administration, we manage some of Region Gotland's largest social infrastructure and investment projects. We are responsible for land and development issues and carry out development projects as well as construction, land, and civil engineering projects that develop infrastructure and the public environment on behalf of other departments within Region Gotland. Our projects include, among other things, streets, parks, squares, playgrounds, water and sewage systems, harbors, landfills, and social buildings such as schools, nursing homes, swimming pools, sports arenas, hospitals, and health centers. The department also includes a procurement and tendering function.

We currently have 50 employees at the department, of whom 12 work within the Water, Sewage, Land, and Infrastructure unit. The unit consists of an engaged and competent team with a broad range of experience and various specialist competencies. Together, we work closely to find sustainable solutions and execute high-quality projects that make a real difference for the residents, visitors, and businesses of Gotland.

We value a sustainable work environment and strive for a good balance between work and private life. Therefore, we offer flexible working methods that create conditions for a sustainable working life.

At our workplace, everyone should feel welcome and have the opportunity to develop. We value diversity and inclusion and actively work for a gender-equal workplace. To contribute to a more balanced gender distribution, we particularly welcome female applicants for this position.

Your Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will lead projects within the water, sewage, land, and infrastructure sector from preliminary studies and planning to the completed facility. The projects vary in complexity and include, among other things, streets, parks, water and sewage facilities, harbors, and other socially important investments. You are responsible for the planning, execution, and follow-up of the project with a focus on quality, time, economy, and work environment. In this role, you collaborate with clients, consultants, engaged colleagues, contractors, authorities, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and sustainable implementation.

Here you will have a varied assignment with significant personal responsibility and good opportunities to influence both your projects and your working methods. Competence development is a natural part of our work, and we want to give you good conditions to grow in your role. We believe in close collaboration where we share knowledge, support each other, and develop together. We have an open and non-hierarchical dialogue climate where we share knowledge and support each other in both large and small matters. It is important to us that you become part of the team.

Who are you?

We are looking for you who:

• have a relevant university degree or long work experience in equivalent work that the employer considers equivalent
• have experience of project management within municipal, regional, or state organizations
• have good ability to plan, prioritize, and drive projects towards set goals
• express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• hold a B driving license

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience from the consulting or contracting industry
• experience in leading water, sewage, land, infrastructure, and construction projects
• knowledge of contract law
• knowledge of public procurement
• knowledge of environmental legislation

To thrive in the role, you are structured and responsible. You drive your work forward, have an easy time building good relationships, and enjoy collaborating with many different actors. You see the big picture, communicate clearly, and have the ability to make well-founded decisions even when conditions change.

Here you will have the opportunity to work on projects that develop Gotland – today and for the future. If you want to develop Gotland together with engaged colleagues, we look forward to your application.

Why choose Region Gotland?

We are the island's largest employer – with over 200 different professions and 7,000 employees in Sweden's only combined region and municipality. Together, we are developing a sustainable, safe, and prosperous Gotland for everyone who lives on and visits the island.

Gotland offers a rich cultural life, magnificent nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to call Gotland their home, year-round. Are you not one of us yet, but curious to become? Read more about life on the island at www.gotland.com/flytta-hit (https://www.gotland.com/flytta-hit).

We care about our employees and are proud of our benefits. Please read more at www.gotland.se/formaner (https://www.gotland.se/formaner).

On the Instagram account @viarregiongotland, you can follow our employees and see the breadth of our different operations.

How we recruit

We work according to a competence-based recruitment method and therefore place great emphasis on personal suitability in accordance with the competencies described in the advertisement. In this way, we also actively work to counter discrimination.

We are keen on security and quality in our recruitments, and you may therefore be subject to checks before employment. If this is relevant, you will receive more information from the recruiter. ID documents and a certificate of good conduct must always be presented.

The position will be filled provided it does not need to be offered to employees with priority rights.