Technical Project Manager

The Municipality of Sermersooq in Tasiilaq is seeking a technical project manager to oversee operational and maintenance projects related to the municipality's overall building and construction assets in East Greenland.

You will be assigned to our local administration in Tasiilaq, and your daily work will be based here. However, you should expect some travel activity to the municipality's other residential areas in East Greenland, as these also fall under the geographical area of responsibility for the position. Your daily reference will be to the municipality's Operations Manager in Tasiilaq.

As a technical project manager, you will have an independent and responsible job with good opportunities for professional and personal development. You will work on diverse and varied tasks and projects related to the municipality's overall building and construction assets in East Greenland, including renovations, refurbishments, and maintenance of the municipality's buildings and facilities, as well as smaller construction projects.

Your most important tasks will be:

Initiation, progress assurance, and follow-up on various operational and maintenance projects in East Greenland, including responsibility for managing time, quality, and finances.

Ongoing assessment of maintenance needs in relation to the municipality's total building and construction assets in East Greenland.

·Provide local input to the municipality's operational and investment budget

·Conduct supervision and ensure the implementation of tasks and projects within the agreed frameworks.

·Constructive sparring with colleagues, both locally in Tasiilaq and in Nuuk, regarding tasks and projects

·Ad hoc tasks, primarily related to the operation and maintenance of the municipality's buildings and facilities

Your professional and personal competencies:

Experience with operations, maintenance, and project management

·Basic understanding of construction technology and accounting technology

Knowledge of IT usage, primarily the Office suite

You can handle many balls in the air.

You can communicate clearly and distinctly, both in writing and orally.

You have a high degree of independence, are positive, committed, and responsible.

You demonstrate flexibility regarding work tasks.

• Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Furthermore, you must be prepared for a workday that is often unpredictable, which requires you to switch between different tasks throughout the day while still maintaining an overview. You should possess the ability to coordinate and thrive on being involved in many different tasks and projects.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal record check. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Induction trip:

Upon employment, a free relocation trip is provided for the employee and their family, and earliest after 3 years, a corresponding departure trip, as well as a moving allowance according to applicable regulations.

Housing:

A staff housing option will be available for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Greenland Self-Government and the municipality's properties in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be provided immediately upon commencement, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary rental property, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the above. For further information about rent including utilities, etc., please refer to the information at: www.iserit.gl

The start date is dependent on when a staff housing becomes available. A relocation travel allowance and moving expenses for household goods are provided in accordance with applicable regulations.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Regional Manager Hjørdis Viberg, phone +299 36 77 10 or email: hjvi@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 728-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.