Construction Manager

The Conventional Facilities Division at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Construction Manager for Campus Area.

Description of directorate/division
Campus Project Group within the Conventional Facilities Division. 

Mission:

Mission is to bring the Campus project consisting of offices, labs and workshop to market in a collaborative lease agreement contractual set-up. Once a committed external party in on-board, follow through the construction execution and ESS in service mode. Overall target is to keep the yearly lease cost below the committed operation ESS budget. 

Description of main responsibilities
* Elaborate and develop project delivery model for a lease agreement from external party. The project is based on requirements approved by ESS Feasibility study, ESS preliminary design and ESS stakeholder´s requirements. 

* Lead the development of tender material, evaluation criteria and contract documentation.

* Keep cost control and financial control throughout the process. 

* Lead estimate and re-estimates throughout the project and decision process.

* Prepare and present decisions material.

* Work on establishing the for ESS and chosen external party´s most cost efficient construction sequence and detailed project schedule.

* Collaborate and liaise with ESS Legal and Procurement Divisions and external advisors/consultants.

* Quality

* Environment.

* Health and Safety.

Qualifications?
* MSc in Civil Engineering or Real Estate Management. 

* All round extensive project management experience.

* Hands on experience from commercial and office project development and/or construction.

* Well familiar with procurement processes, development of contract documents and tender material including evaluation criteria and tender evaluations.

* Extensive experience in cost control and estimating qualities.

* Well able in coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders/ end users, designers, architects and property developers.

* Excellent communication skills written and spoken in both Swedish and English.  

You as a person:

To be successful and perform well in this position you are open minded, flexible and ready to work with unknown parameters, finding constructive solutions moving ahead who thrives in an international environment and context.

Our work environment is characterized by fast growth, high rate of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel. The candidate must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. In this growing organization you will have the possibility to take part in developing new routines and processes. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

What ESS can offer
At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organizational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Duration & Location
The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible. 

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions.  Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is 22nd of March 2015 month 2014.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Lars Landén, lars.landen[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Jessica Kvarnhammar, jessica.kvarnhammar[at]esss.se.

We look forward to receiving your application.