Area Manager Water Treatment Plant

Stegra AB; Sävast; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days of paid vacation

Occupational pension

Subsidized gym memberships

Bike leases

Job summary

Stegra AB is seeking an Area Manager for the Water Treatment Plant to lead the Project Delivery team in Sävast, Sweden. The role involves overall responsibility for the Water Treatment Plant area, managing construction through to commissioning.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety. Benefits include competitive compensation, up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, and support with relocation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience including leadership roles within large capital projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering, quality, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of the Water Treatment Plant area, managing scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure aligned execution with EPCM partners and contractors.
• Drive a strong safety culture and comply with HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience in capital projects

Project delivery and construction management

Communication skills

Budget management

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Placement: Boden

What you’ll do

Right now, we are looking for an Area Manager Water Treatment Plant for our Project Delivery team. In this role you will report to our Area Director Green Steel and work within our Project Delivery function. The team is responsible for delivering one of the world's most advanced industrial projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across all project phases.

As Area Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the Water Treatment Plant area, leading delivery from construction through commissioning and handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors, and ensure the area is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Specific to this role, the day-to-day tasks will include the following but as we are a growing company with very little silos between teams, other tasks might be included as well.

• Own the delivery of the Water Treatment Plant area, including scope, quality, schedule, and budget
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate EPCM partners, OEMs, and contractors to ensure aligned execution
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices
• Develop and execute area strategies, work packages, and procurement plans in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Managers
• Manage area budgets, forecasts, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple work packages
• Oversee area schedules and remove execution constraints through structured lookahead planning
• Monitor performance, risks, productivity, and project controls data to support informed decision-making
• Coordinate interfaces with adjacent areas, utilities, and shared services while driving collaboration across the project

What you’ll bring

You’re curious and believe that real progress happens when we work together. You’re not afraid to challenge old ways of thinking - and you treat others with respect while doing it. At Stegra, we value people who take initiative, build trust, and help create a workplace where everyone can do their best.

Specific to this role, we would like to see that you can tick off a fair amount of the boxes below:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or similar)
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience, including leadership roles within large capital projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex industrial, energy, infrastructure, mining, metals, battery, or manufacturing projects
• Strong understanding of project delivery, construction management, engineering, quality, and commissioning processes
• Experience managing contractors, EPCM organizations, and multiple stakeholders in large project environments
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and project performance across a large delivery scope
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience with water treatment facilities or related process plants is considered a strong advantage

Benefits at Stegra

At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

Read more about Benefits at Stegra.