Project/contract manager in hydropower automation and energy storage
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Civil engineer, civil engineering
Work model On location
Application due date 24 October 2024
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Company description


AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in the fields of industry, energy and infrastructure. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together with our clients, we want to create value and a better world, now and for future generations. Together we accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.



About the role


AFRY has for many years successfully supported both Swedish and international energy producers, and we are now investing in further expansion in this exciting market! Hydropower in Sweden is under development and with 500 hydropower engineers, AFRY is one of the world's largest consulting companies in hydropower and we want to be involved in driving development in the field. In Sweden, we are about 90 people working with hydropower, of which about 20 belong to the Hydro Power Automation section. The section consists of civil engineers and high school engineers with education in Electrical Power Engineering or Energy Systems.

We are now looking for an experienced project/assignment manager who can strengthen our offer in hydropower automation and energy storage.

As a project manager with us, you will have the opportunity to follow projects from start to finish. You will be a key person in the work with our projects and be responsible for planning, follow-up and coordination of internal and external resources. You deliver a qualitative result that provides added value for both the customer and ourselves and create good relationships that build trust.



Requirements specification


We are looking for you with a strong technical background and proven experience in leading and coordinating projects in the energy and/or hydropower industry from start to finish. You should be meticulous, solution-oriented and have the ability to work both independently and in teams. As a project manager, you are driven to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and with high quality. You are a good communicator and good at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

So what skills and experience do you need to bring to the table?

  • An engineering degree in energy, environment or similar field
  • At least 5 years of project/assignment management experience, preferably in the energy or hydropower sector
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Solution-oriented and ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Communicative and fluent in Swedish and English in both speech and writing
  • B driving license
  • Certification in project management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage



Additional information


AFRY is a value-driven company where the three values Brave, Devoted, Team Players are at the center. For us, it is not only fun and inspiring, but also necessary, to get a little better every day and be innovative and creative to find new solutions. We do this by being curious and unpretentious, as well as by having a safe company culture where we want to say what we think and by having supportive managers and colleagues. We want to attract people with different backgrounds and perspectives to our organization. Diversity is positive in many ways for us at AFRY. We know that it drives both creativity and innovation.

Read more about us here: https://afry.com/sv

Deadline for applications is 2024-11-30. Interviews and selection are ongoing and the position may be filled before the deadline.

Have we caught your interest? Welcome with your application!

Contact person for questions:

Marcus Bergman, Head of Section

marcus.c.bergman@afry.com

+46 72 212 38 76

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that is how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition