About this role
Järfälla has the most exciting geographical location in northern Stockholm and is growing rapidly. The Community Building Administration in Järfälla Municipality has a broad mandate, responsible for everything from the early stages of the community building process to operations and management. We are over 320 employees working together for the operations under the Environmental and Building Committee, the Technical Committee, and the Municipal Executive Board. Järfälla is an expansive municipality, growing both geographically and organizationally.
Our organization is in an exciting development phase where we are refining our processes and developing the organization to become ONE municipality. We take pride in our positive work environment in the department, which is also reflected in our strong results from employee surveys. The Land and Development Department has recently been formed after the merger of three units and is also on its own development journey. We are currently actively working on shaping common working methods and a strong, unified culture. In addition to land and development issues, the department, through the Project Development Public Space unit, is also responsible for the planning and expansion of public spaces in our projects.
We have a comprehensive and diverse project portfolio that spans everything from the development of residential areas and business districts to one of Sweden's most sustainable and innovative urban development projects, Barkarbystaden. Here, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can influence and contribute to sustainable community development in a municipality that is growing and changing rapidly. This means that we need to constantly think innovatively and are eager to take on the challenge of developing ourselves, the municipality, and the industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Development Engineer and Project Manager, you will drive development projects through the entire community building process, from early ideas to implementation and completion. The work involves ensuring progress in projects, contract management, negotiations, financial follow-up, coordination, and continuous dialogue with internal and external stakeholders. You will play a central role in developing new and existing sustainable and attractive environments for the future of Järfälla. You will primarily work within the large urban development area of Barkarbystaden.
The role of Project Manager in Project Development for Development includes, among other things:
• Leading and driving development projects from early investigation to completion
• Being responsible for the projects' timelines, budgets, quality, and goal fulfillment
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, such as landowners, consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Preparing decision-making materials as well as negotiating and establishing agreements, such as land allocation agreements, development agreements, and implementation agreements
• Managing risk analyses, financial calculations, and project follow-up
• Ensuring that sustainability, environmental requirements, and social aspects are integrated into the projects
• Participating in the development of working methods, processes, and routines within the development operations
• Preparing and presenting project information for politicians, steering committees, and other decision-makers
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a higher education degree in areas such as surveying or community building. You have experience in development issues and project management, and you are comfortable working with contracts, legal matters, negotiations, and collaboration with multiple parties.
Experience from municipal operations and complex urban development projects is an advantage.
The role requires a clear ability to take responsibility for processes and results. You work in a structured and goal-oriented manner, plan your work with good foresight, and ensure that projects progress according to agreed timelines. You enjoy delivering on your commitments and following up on the more detailed aspects of projects while also being able to maintain a broader perspective and think strategically.
Collaboration with colleagues, politicians, developers, and residents makes it important that you have an unpretentious and attentive attitude. You are keen on creating joint solutions and easily find paths forward that all parties can support.
In an environment where conditions can change rapidly, you also need to be comfortable with rethinking and acting quickly when new situations arise. You find it easy to analyze problems and develop practical, sustainable solutions, often on short notice.
Since the role involves a lot of dialogue and negotiation, it is an advantage that you express yourself clearly and with confidence. You present your arguments in a way that engages, creates respect, and ensures that important issues gain traction.
We offer:
• The opportunity to work on Sweden's most exciting urban development project, Barkarbystaden
• A workplace with high engagement and a focus on development
• Good opportunities to influence working methods and processes
• Secure employment conditions and a work environment that encourages continuous learning
• A balance between work and leisure
• The possibility to work remotely in consultation with your immediate supervisor
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Järfälla has the most exciting geographical location in northern Stockholm and is growing rapidly. We offer a workplace with great variety and good development opportunities. Read more about what it is like to work with us at www.jarfalla.se/jobbaijarfalla
We conduct psychological tests during this recruitment process.
We may also conduct limited background checks for the final candidates in this hiring process. For