Associate Project Director, Building & Industry

Best Talent A/S; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an Associate Project Director to lead multidisciplinary building projects in Denmark from design through execution. You will oversee quality, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders, and act as the primary liaison with clients, authorities, contractors, and design partners.

You bring a strong track record in medium- to large-scale design projects, excellent leadership and communication skills, and fluency in Danish and English.

Qualifications

• A relevant academic background in civil engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in Denmark, with in-depth knowledge of all phases of the Danish building project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex project environments.
• A proactive and structured approach to work, with keen attention to detail.
• A self-motivated and inspiring personality that promotes teamwork and positive dynamics.
• Proficiency in Danish and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Leading new construction and renovation projects from concept to completion.
• Participating in large-scale projects as part of a broader project management team.
• Managing complex stakeholder environments, clients, authorities, contractors, and design partners.
• Maintain close collaboration with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are consistently met.
• Overseeing project scope, schedule, risks, and cost management.
• Ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability across all project stages.
• Driving cross-disciplinary collaboration across COWI's teams and geographies.
• Contributing to the professional development of project team members.

Skills

Multidisciplinary project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Danish-English proficiency

Education

Civil engineering / Architecture degree

Job description

COWI is seeking an Associate Project Director to lead multidisciplinary building projects in Denmark from design through execution. You will oversee quality, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders, and act as the primary liaison with clients, authorities, contractors, and design partners.

You bring a strong track record in medium- to large-scale design projects, excellent leadership and communication skills, and fluency in Danish and English.