Project Manager for sewerage & utility projects

Do you want the responsibility for complex sewerage and water supply projects? Can you create momentum, bring together different disciplines and build strong relationships with customers and other stakeholders? And are you motivated by leading projects that create real value for society? Then join COWI and help create the solutions that enable a better future.

Work on projects that create value for coming generations

To support the continued growth of our Climate, Utilities & Infrastructure business area, we are seeking a senior sewerage engineer or project manager for our team in Kgs. Lyngby. At COWI we work on some of Denmark's most important separate sewerage projects as well as drainage and climate adaptation projects, and we are expanding our project portfolio.

As a project manager you will have overall responsibility for leading sewerage and utility projects from the initial ideas to the finished facility. You set direction and progress, ensure close collaboration with the client and coordinate cross-disciplinary project teams. At the same time you bring your technical understanding into play so the projects are delivered with high quality and create robust and sustainable solutions for local communities across Denmark.

Your primary responsibilities

• Manage sewerage and utility projects from tendering and planning to design, construction and commissioning, ensuring progress and quality on the projects
• Support the professional development of the team and contribute with technical sparring within separate sewerage, drainage and climate adaptation
• Development of drainage models and technical solutions for handling rainwater and separation of sewage and stormwater
• Close contact with customers, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to tender work, technical documentation and project planning
• Keep up to date with current practice, legislation and innovation within separate sewerage and climate adaptation

Your competencies. Our team. Together we design the future

To succeed in the role it is important that you thrive in collaboration and build strong relationships with colleagues, partners and customers. You build trust through respectful behavior and by delivering on your promises. At the same time you are curious and continuously seek new insights and opportunities for improvement.

In addition, we imagine that you have

• A degree as a civil engineer or equivalent in the road, environmental, water or infrastructure field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with separated sewerage, wastewater and rainwater projects
• Experience with construction management and supervision
• An engaged approach and strong interest in sustainable water solutions
• Proficient in Danish at a professional level in both spoken and written form and able to communicate clearly and precisely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A workplace and much more

At COWI we work with our clients to create a sustainable and attractive world. We use our knowledge, curiosity and courage to develop the solutions the world needs today to create a better future. We help our clients move toward greater sustainability and lead by integrating environmental considerations, social responsibility and good corporate governance in our work and the solutions we offer.

We value diversity, development and a solid sense of community. We want to create a working environment where there is room for both professionalism, well-being and job satisfaction, because it brings out the best in all of us.

With offices primarily in the Nordics, the United Kingdom, North America and India, we are more than 7,500 employees who every day bring our professional knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy and the environment into play.

Do you have questions?

If you have questions about the position or about COWI as an employer, you are welcome to contact Head of Discipline Karina Finch Schandorf Petersen at [email protected].

You can read more about us at www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, strategy and everyday life at COWI.

Before you apply

We only need your CV. You do not need to attach either a photo or a cover letter. At the interview you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself and your motivation to become part of COWI. We prefer to form our first impression of you in person rather than through a photo.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, and inclusion is the key

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging and experience equal opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by fostering a culture where different perspectives and beliefs are seen as resources. We consider diversity and inclusion in all relevant decisions and processes, and when we assemble teams and forums. We do it because it is part of our values, and because it is the right thing to do.