Key skills
Collaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead and manage multiple electrical substation projects (including 110 kV substations and related systems).
- Take overall responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, and quality in accordance with the company’s Project Excellence methodology.
- Manage project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
- Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal departments (procurement, design, finance, HSSEQ).
- Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, proactively resolving conflicts and complex project challenges.
- Oversee procurement, contractor management, and planning in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including FIDIC, YSE, and other applicable contracts.
- Monitor project KPIs such as schedule adherence, completion rates, resource utilisation, and budget performance.
- Lead initiatives to continuously improve project processes, reporting, and financial performance.
- Travel to project sites as required (primarily southern Finland, with occasional northern projects).
Requirements
- Several years of experience managing demanding industrial or infrastructure projects, with experience in electrical substations.
- Proven track record in projects with budgets of 5-10M€ or strategically significant projects.
- Experience working with both domestic and international clients.
- Familiarity with FIDIC, YSE, and fixed-fee contracts and experience in contract management and claims handling.
- Technical degree in electrical, civil, or relevant engineering discipline.
- Prior hands-on experience as a project manager or site manager in electrical substations or high-voltage systems.
Benefits
- A skilled and supportive team – Employees at Eltel work in highly competent, collaborative teams that enable success even in the largest projects. Teams are curious, open-minded, and continuously seek better ways to work.
- Modern tools and operational support – Eltel provides access to up-to-date systems, software, and operational support, allowing employees to focus on delivering results.
- A caring and collaborative work culture – Eltel consistently scores highly in employee surveys for team spirit and mutual support. Safety, well-being, and work-life balance are key priorities.
- Opportunities for professional growth – Employees are supported from onboarding through ongoing development, enabling long-term career growth and skill development.
- Comprehensive benefits – Eltel offers a broad range of benefits, including lunch and Flex benefits via ePassi, occupational healthcare, a company phone, Auntie services, a company bike, and discounted wellness services such as massage.