Senior Project Manager - Chemicals & Biorefinery EPCM projects

Job Description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in some of the industry’s most complex and high-profile projects within Chemicals & Biorefinery?

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take full ownership of project execution across Engineering, Procurement, Pre-fabrication, Construction and Completion. You will manage contract performance, cost, schedule, risk & change control, and ensure compliance with our high standards for HSE&S, quality and sustainability. You will work closely with the Project Sponsor and have full authority to make critical project decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement commercial strategies in collaboration with the Project Sponsor.
• Ensure project delivery in accordance with the AFRY EPCM model and governing documents.
• Lead, coach and coordinate the Project Management Team and cross-discipline leads (engineering, procurement, construction), including resource planning and competence assurance.
• Establish and run robust planning, reporting and cost control processes, including invoicing and TIC cost tracking.
• Drive effective change management and reporting of deviations.
• Lead proactive risk & opportunity management and maintain the risk register
• Maintain strong communication and stakeholder management, e.g. lead client interfaces, partner/supplier negotiations and steering-group reporting.
• Ensure that our high quality and HSE&S standards permeate all project phases.
• Document and share lessons learned within the project organization.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have extensive experience as Senior Project Manager or Project Director within the EPCM business and on the contractor side, preferably within the Chemicals & Biorefinery industry managing larger CAPEX investments.
• Have proven track record managing multi-discipline teams and successfully delivering high-complexity projects across all EPCM phases (Engineering → Procurement → Construction → Completion), with high demands on HSE&S and quality management.
• Have strong commercial and contractual acumen: capable of leading contract reviews, change/claim management and commercial negotiations.
• Have demonstrable financial ownership of projects - cost control, forecasting, invoicing and profitability management.
• Have excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills with experience of reporting to Sponsors / Steering Groups and interfacing with international Clients.
• Are familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles for performance tracking and forecasting.
• Communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing. Swedish language skills are an advantage.
• Relevant technical/engineering background and a degree in engineering, project management or similar. Certifications (e.g., PMP, IPMA) are a plus.
• When it comes to your location, we are flexible.

Company Description

AFRY erbjuder tjänster inom teknik, design, digitalisering och rådgivning. Vi är hängivna experter inom industri, energi- och infrastruktur, som skapar värde för kommande generationer. AFRY har en global räckvidd med djupa rötter i Norden. Tillsammans accelererar vi omställningen till ett mer hållbart samhälle.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A key role in some of the industry’s most exciting and challenging projects.
• The opportunity to influence and develop the future of the Chemicals & Biorefinery sector.
• An engaged and competent team with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• A strong organizational backing, clear governance, and access to international expertise and support functions
• Competitive terms and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Want to know more?
Contact Johan Malmberg, Section Manager: 

Apply by 2026-01-12
Please submit your CV and cover letter – and don’t forget to mention your preferred location(s).

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