Project Director – lead the execution of Nordic AI factories

Fossefall AS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nordic AI infrastructure company in Oslo is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the execution of its innovative AI factories. In this role, you will manage project delivery from design to commissioning, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial goals. The ideal candidate possesses substantial experience in large-scale projects and is proficient in contract management. This position offers significant influence in a fast-growing sector and the opportunity to work with high-profile stakeholders.

Benefits

Key leadership role in an ambitious company

Exposure to investors and regulators

Influential position in project delivery

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience leading complex industrial or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, EPC and EPCm contracts.
• Fluency in English; Norwegian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owner's engineer ensuring project delivery.
• Lead EPC discussions and manage contract negotiations.
• Establish project structures and coordinate with contractors.
• Manage budget, schedules, and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge in construction

Risk management

Education

Degree in engineering or construction management

PMP or Prince2 certification

Job description

Project Director – lead the execution of Nordic AI factories

Fossefall is building Europe’s first bankable AI infrastructure platform, where Norwegian power and land are transformed into scalable, sustainable capacity for AI. As we move from development to execution, we are strengthening our delivery team with a Project Director who will take full ownership of project execution from EPC discussions to delivery and commissioning.

As Project Director, you will serve as the owner’s engineer and act as the central link between Fossefall’s management, EPC partners and third-party advisors. You will shape, negotiate and control the delivery process, ensuring that every project moves predictably from concept through design, contracting, construction and commissioning.

This role ensures that Fossefall’s projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification, aligning technical execution with commercial goals and investor expectations. You will lead the interface with EPC and EPCm partners, manage third-party advisors and maintain milestone control across all project phases.

You will report to the CEO and work closely with the Property Director and future CFO on delivery, risk and capital allocation.

Main responsibilities

• Act as owner’s engineer and overall project owner from design to commissioning
• Lead EPC and EPCm discussions, negotiate and align contracts, scopes and delivery milestones
• Establish project delivery structures, define interfaces and coordinate with local contractors and authorities
• Manage and follow up external engineering, construction and technical advisors
• Ensure milestone control, progress reporting and documentation aligned with investor and lender requirements
• Oversee project budgets, schedules and quality assurance processes
• Support the preparation of procurement strategies and tender evaluations
• Secure alignment between technical execution, financing and offtake agreements
• Drive risk management, HSE oversight and compliance across the delivery phase

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management or a similar technical field. PMP or Prince2 certification is a strong advantage
• Experience from large-scale data center, energy or industrial infrastructure projects (developer, EPC/EPCm or owner’s side)
• Proven experience leading complex industrial or energy projects to completion
• Strong understanding of contracts (FIDIC, EPC and EPCm frameworks)
• Excellent coordination, documentation and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset and ability to balance technical, financial and schedule drivers
• Fluent in English, written and oral; Norwegian is a strong advantage

Personal profile

You are structured, pragmatic and execution-focused. You combine technical depth with business awareness and thrive in an environment where clarity and control are critical. You are comfortable leading teams, negotiating with contractors and representing the owner’s interests in every discussion.

We offer

A key leadership role in one of the Nordics’ most ambitious AI infrastructure companies. You will be part of a lean, high-performing team building critical infrastructure from the ground up. The role offers direct exposure to investors, EPC partners and regulators, and significant influence on how Fossefall delivers its first generation of AI factories.

About Fossefall

Fossefall builds, owns and finances AI factories powered by Nordic renewable energy, combining local power, land and capital in Europe’s first bankable AI infrastructure platform.

Project Management, Data Center, EPC, Construction Management, Contract Management