Project Director
Collen Aktiebolag · Gävle · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-02
Collen Aktiebolag is hiring a **Project Director** to oversee the management and delivery of construction projects in a designated region of Sweden. Reporting to the Regional Director Sweden, the position carries strategic and operational responsibility spanning the entire project lifecycle from pre-construction planning through to handover and post-completion. Core duties include driving project profitability, managing construction risk, monitoring budgets and schedules, and embedding the highest health and safety standards across all phases. The role also involves leading multidisciplinary teams across direct and matrix reporting lines, collaborating with business development to secure new and repeat business, and representing the company to clients and industry partners. Applicants are expected to hold a **third level engineering qualification** and have at least ten years of experience operating at a senior executive level within the construction industry. Candidates must have a **proven track record of delivering large-scale construction projects**, multiple project delivery, and successful client management. Essential capabilities include strong commercial skills, the ability to lead complex technical teams, excellent organizational capacity, and effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a third level Engineering Qualification
- Have 10 years plus experience of operation at a senior executive level within the construction industry
- Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering large-scale construction projects
- Demonstrate a proven track record of successful client management
- Drive safety to the highest standards
- Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work
- Proven commercial skills with the ability to manage projects to budget hours and commercial return target
- Proven experience of managing senior, technical and complex teams to successful outcomes
- Proven experience of leading and developing team members in direct and matrix reporting lines
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business
- A forward planner who identifies and resolves project issues
- Proven experience in multiple project delivery
Reporting to the Regional Director Sweden, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of construction projects in a specific region of Sweden. The role will span from pre-construction planning stage to post-completion stage.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the senior project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognising, and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.
Strategic
- Ownership, management, and execution of all project elements from concept through to handover
- Create a project profitability strategy and ensure execution of same
- Accountable and responsible for the profitability of a specific large-scale project
- Develop, lead, and execute strategies for a project to ensure projected profitability is achieved and quality and safety standards are maintained
- Deploy these effectively throughout the project so that objectives are achieved at project level
- Deliver visible leadership on all health and safety matters
- Develop a project execution strategy and agree same with the project team and the client
- Monitor the effectiveness of the strategy and modify as necessary to accommodate changing circumstances throughout the life of the project
- Identify and develop innovative techniques that deliver cost effective construction that will gain industry approval
- Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration through sound decisions and clear leadership which elicits respect and inspires teams at all levels within the company
Leadership
- Creating a culture of commercial awareness through every stage of the project
- Create and leading a culture which prioritises safety and people at all phases of the project
- Implement and co-ordinate construction solutions on all projects
- Review internal processes on an ongoing basis and identify areas for improvement
- Liaise with the commercial director on the implementation and co-ordination of commercial solutions across specific projects
- Use strong communication skills to deliver professional presentations to clients, design team members and build client relationships
- Delivery of all projects within programme and on budget
- Lead and manage construction teams to ensure efficient project performance
- Identify and actively manage construction risk
- Set up and maintain the project compliance tracker (PCT) for early notification of any significant project issues with potential compliance risk for the company
- Empower growth within the teams through effective delegation, training, and professional development
- Champion and uphold Collen’s values in all aspects of the role
- Report and participate in company leadership meetings when required
- Effectively communicate relevant information to the company leadership
- Uphold position of trust
Business Development
- Represent Collen in the public arena acting always to maintain Collen’s reputation and build a public profile for the Company
- Collaborate with the business development department
- Achieve new work and repeat business by increasing the market perception of Company’s capability, actively working industry contacts, and building a professional network
- Develop cost saving techniques which contribute to successful tendering