Project Manager for Structural Design

Sweco Finland Oy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sweco Academy training

Flexible work style

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sweco Finland Oy in Vaasa is seeking a Project Manager for Structural Design with a strong track record in concrete structures and leadership. You will lead design activities through all project phases, coordinate a design team, and stay hands-on with design work.

The role requires 8+ years in structural design, a construction-oriented degree (MSc Tech/BSc Arch/Engineer), and Finnish fluency. You will work locally in Vaasa with Sweco's support for growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in structural design of concrete structures with project management responsibilities.
• Educational background suitable for construction industry (M.Sc. Tech / B.Sc. Arch / Engineer).
• Proficiency in Office tools and AutoCAD or Tekla Structures; RFEM is a plus.
• Fluent Finnish communication and strong teamwork and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from start to end of projects.
• Guide design group and manage schedules and resources.
• Maintain client and stakeholder contact.
• Contribute to design work ensuring high-quality feasible solutions.

Skills

Project management

Structural design

Statics

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

RFEM

Finnish communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

M.Sc. Tech

B.Sc. Arch

Engineer degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Office tools

RFEM

Job description

Are you an experienced structural designer who wants to combine project management with demanding concrete structure design? Would you like to be responsible for the design entities of projects, leading a team while remaining involved in the design work itself?

We are seeking a Project Manager for Structural Design for our Vaasa team to handle diverse design projects.

As a Project Manager for Structural Design, you will lead structural design from the beginning to the end of projects. You will be responsible for the overall design, guide the design group, manage schedules and resources, and maintain active contact with the client and other stakeholders. You will also participate in the design work yourself, ensuring that solutions are technically high-quality and feasible.

The job description can be tailored according to your specialization and interests. It is important to us to enable opportunities for development and growth - you will be assigned projects that match your experience and skill level and offer opportunities to learn new things. We are not afraid to delegate responsibility and we trust our experts.

We operate in 28 locations, and your own office will be located in Vaasa.

Keys to success in the role

• For the Project Manager position, we require at least eight years of experience in the structural design of concrete structures, including project management responsibilities.
• Your educational background should be suitable for the construction industry (M.Sc. Tech / B.Sc. Arch / Engineer), and you must master both the basics of statics and the dimensioning of load-bearing structures.
• You are proficient in Office tools as well as AutoCAD or Tekla Structures software.
• Proficiency in RFEM and other industry software is considered an advantage.
• You have the qualification for the design of highly demanding concrete structures or the prerequisites to apply for such qualification.
• Since you will collaborate extensively with both Sweco colleagues and clients, you need good interaction skills and the ability to communicate fluently and clearly in Finnish.
• You work naturally as part of a team, but you are also comfortable with independent tasks.
• You take responsibility for your own design work and are not afraid to devise new ways of doing things.
• An open attitude and interest in various structural design tasks will help you succeed in your work.

What we promise you

We understand well that an expert like you is certainly in demand. We want to convince you that this job opportunity is worth seizing specifically at Sweco.

Transforming society together. At Sweco, you are part of creating the cities of the future and a more sustainable society - you have a real impact. You play an important role in promoting and enabling business where a more sustainable and functional society is concretely built in daily work, across thousands of design tables, construction sites, and studios throughout Finland.

A curious, bold, and encouraging work community. You will get to work with experienced architects in a close-knit community where we value, support, and encourage each other. We have diverse expertise within the company for every situation, so support for problem situations is always available. As a community, we look forward, share expertise, and solve things together.

You will certainly not miss out on career and learning opportunities. It is important to us that you can develop and design your own career path, and we listen to you in this. Diverse training opportunities are provided by our own Sweco Academy's training offer.

When things happen in everyday life, we are flexible. Work and other life sometimes require adjustment. Good work-life experiences are important, and you will notice this quickly if you become our colleague. We work where it is most meaningful - and we are happy to meet each other at the office.

Our diverse and comprehensive personnel benefits are not random; you can influence their content yourself. Not just entertainment, but genuine benefits that support your life.

Further information and application

You can apply for this position and become our colleague via the attached link by 17.8.2026. We review applications and meet those interested in the position during the application period, so do not wait until the last moment.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the Vaasa team leader Kaisa Kemppainen will be happy to talk with you at a time that suits you. You can reach Kaisa at 044 761 4201 or [e-mail].

Locations:

• Vaasa
• At least eight years of experience in the structural design of concrete structures
• Experience with project management responsibilities
• Educational background suitable for the construction industry (M.Sc. Tech / B.Sc. Arch / Engineer)
• Mastery of statics and dimensioning of load-bearing structures
• Proficiency in Office tools
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Tekla Structures
• Qualification for the design of highly demanding concrete structures or prerequisites to apply for it
• Fluency in Finnish
• Good interaction and communication skills