Senior Project Manager

COWI is an international consulting engineering company with approximately 1,450 employees in Norway. We collaborate closely across disciplines within COWI, making us an industry leader. With our main operations in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are a team of 7,300 colleagues with advanced knowledge  in technology, architecture, energy, and the environment. In the coming years, we will work alongside  forward-thinking developers, architects, contractors, and consultants on projects spanning urban and area development, industry and transportation, energy efficiency, water, environmental and climate adaptation, digitalization, and electrification.

Our ongoing complex projects include Fornebubanen, the Government Quarter, Stavanger University Hospital, and more. We  enable our clients deliver projects of high value while contributing to the green transition.

Would you like to enact sustainable solutions and handle complex, interdisciplinary construction projects? Do you thrive on  being a trusted advisor for our clients? Join us in shaping our new section for client advisory services at COWI!

Your Role
COWI collaborates closely with clients and property owners as a strategic partner throughout all phases of their project and operational management, earning a reputation as a highly skilled “trusted advisor.” With some of the country’s most prestigious construction projects, COWI holds a leading position in the planning and design of major urban development initiatives, essential public buildings, and airports.

We assist public and private clients with expert project management consulting. Now, we are seeking a skilled, committed, and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. You will play a significant part  in developing the services offered by the section and  ensure that our projects are carried out  within agreed budgets, timeframes, and quality standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the client’s Project Manager
• Organize and assess project needs in close dialogue with the client
• Plan, manage, and conduct projects in various phases, including concept development, regulatory processes, contract management, selecting procurement models, risk management, scheduling, and project/financial management
• Develop advisory services within project management to benefit our clients and improve internal routines and processes through knowledge sharing
• Promote close  collaboration and effective communication with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
• Actively contribute to client, market, and proposal development activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant public authority requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant higher education (minimum Bachelor level)
• 10–15 years of project management experience, with a focus on  in large public-sector projects
• Expertise in early-phase work (idea/concept development)
• Experience with hospital projects, public authority buildings, or defense construction
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, planning processes, negotiations, and collaborative project delivery
•  Commercial mindset and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and various project frameworks

Security clearance may be required for some projects. More Than Just a Workplace
At COWI, we work with our clients to create a sustainable world where people thrive. By using our knowledge, curiosity, and courage, we develop solutions that address today’s challenges for a better tomorrow. We are committed to saying no to projects tied to fossil fuels, aiming for 100% of our revenue to come from sustainable initiatives.

We value diversity, development opportunities, and a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and enjoys working together. This promptes your best self at work and at home.

What We Offer:

• The chance to develop your skills  through  engaging projects in an interdisciplinary environment
• Meaningful  personal growth opportunities through a tailored development plan, COWI Academy, and the COWI Connect mentorship program
• National and international collaboration across disciplines and fields, with access to approximately 70 professional networks within COWI
• An active sports club, social gatherings, and access to company-owned cabins
• A community for employees under 34 years of age called “Young in COWI,” organizing social trips and events
• Flexible working hours, a home office policy, five weeks of vacation, and time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Last but not least, a positive work environment where generosity and mutual support are key, as reflected in our employee satisfaction surveys