Project Manager, Civil Works (Substations)

VEO; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

VEO is seeking a Project Manager for civil works to lead the civil scope of turnkey substation projects across Finland. You will oversee planning, execution and site activities, coordinating customers, teams, engineers, contractors and authorities to deliver on time, safely and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a technical civil engineering degree and proven experience in large-scale civil construction, with strong cost control and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• A technical education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in civil engineering, construction management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid experience in civil construction projects, preferably related to substations, power generation facilities, hydropower plants or other industrial energy infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of construction methods, contractor management and project execution.
• Experience with construction permits, authority requirements, construction supervision and larger contracts is considered an advantage.
• As a Project Manager, you can balance the big picture with attention to detail. You take ownership of your projects and ensure progress, quality and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil construction activities from early sales phase through project execution to final completion.
• Work closely with customers, internal teams, engineers, contractors and authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Plan and supervise civil construction works, coordinate contractors, monitor schedules and costs, ensure permits and quality requirements.
• Participate in contractor selection and procurement processes to choose suitable partners for each project.
• Contribute to project development during the sales phase with expertise on construction execution, cost estimation, schedules and risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Structured working

Construction management

Contractor management

Project execution

Finnish language

English language

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in civil engineering

Job description

VEO’s areas of expertise – finding electrification and automation solutions for power generation, transmission, distribution, industry and marine – are perfectly suited for working towards a more sustainable tomorrow. We work together, count on each other, and share our know-how as a team. This gives us the courage to develop new insights and create the best solutions for our customers’ success. As an innovative project house with a high level of expertise, we succeed together with our customers. VEO’s headquarters and factory are located in Vaasa, Finland. The company with its subsidiaries employs 500 persons in Finland, Sweden, Norway and the UK.

Read more: www.veo.fi

We are looking for a Project Manager, Civil Works to strengthen our Substation business in Finland. Are you ready to take responsibility for the civil construction aspects of our substation projects and lead stakeholders towards successful project delivery? Then we would like to get to know you better!

About the position

As a Project Manager for civil works, you will play a key role in our turnkey substation projects, acting as the person responsible for the civil works scope throughout the project lifecycle. Your responsibility is to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction.

You will lead and coordinate civil construction activities by being involved from the early sales phase through project execution until final completion. In this role, you will work closely with customers, internal project teams, engineering experts, contractors and authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.

Your responsibilities include planning and supervising civil construction works, coordinating contractors, monitoring project schedules and costs, and ensuring compliance with applicable permits, regulations and quality requirements. The role involves regular site visits and active presence at construction sites to support project progress and resolve challenges effectively. You will also participate in contractor selection and procurement processes, ensuring that the most suitable partners are chosen for each project.

In addition, you will contribute to project development already during the sales phase by providing expertise related to construction execution, cost estimation, schedules and project risks.

About you

This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in construction and infrastructure projects supporting the energy transition.

You have a technical education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in civil engineering, construction management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You have solid experience in civil construction projects, preferably related to substations, power generation facilities, hydropower plants or other industrial energy infrastructure projects.

You have a good understanding of construction methods, contractor management and project execution. Experience with construction permits, authority requirements, construction supervision and larger contracts is considered an advantage.

As a Project Manager, you can balance the big picture with attention to detail. You take ownership of your projects and ensure progress, quality and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

We appreciate

You are a proactive and solution-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a structured way of working. You enjoy collaborating with customers, contractors and colleagues, and you can confidently make decisions while keeping both technical and commercial aspects in mind.

You are able to work in Finnish and English, both written and spoken. Other language skills, such as Swedish, are considered an advantage.

What can we offer you?

A key role where you will contribute to VEO's continued growth in Finland and support the development of critical energy infrastructure projects. You will become part of a professional and supportive team where expertise, collaboration and customer focus are highly valued.

In addition to becoming part of our community, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive employee benefits, opportunities for professional development and the possibility to grow within the company.

Location

Your office would preferably be located at our headquarters in Vaasa, but our other Finnish offices in Seinäjoki, Tampere, Paimio or Rovaniemi are also possible locations. We work in a hybrid model and support flexibility in balancing work and personal life.

The role requires regular travel and site visits across Finland.