Associate Project Director, Building & Industry

Best Talent A/S; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI, a leading international consultancy, is seeking an Associate Project Director in Lyngby to manage building projects from concept to completion.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients, authorities, contractors and design partners, and oversee scope, schedule, risks, and costs with a focus on quality, safety and sustainability.

A relevant civil engineering or architecture background with Danish and English fluency and a proactive leadership style are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background in civil engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
• Professional experience in Denmark with knowledge of the Danish building project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for complex project environments.
• Proactive and structured approach with attention to detail.
• Fluency in Danish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and renovation projects from concept to completion.
• Participate in large-scale projects as part of a project management team.
• Manage complex stakeholder environments including clients, authorities, contractors, and design partners.
• Maintain close collaboration with clients to meet needs and expectations.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, risks, and cost management.
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability across all stages.
• Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration across teams and geographies.
• Contribute to the professional development of project team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Danish language

Education

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Job description

COWI, a leading international consultancy, is seeking an Associate Project Director in Lyngby to manage building projects from concept to completion.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients, authorities, contractors and design partners, and oversee scope, schedule, risks, and costs with a focus on quality, safety and sustainability.

A relevant civil engineering or architecture background with Danish and English fluency and a proactive leadership style are essential.