Project Manager for Kagsåparken’s rainwater project

At Novafos, we have ambitions to be a sustainable utility company, striving to be at the forefront when it comes to developing green and innovative solutions that make a difference in daily life and the environment. We are therefore seeking a passionate project manager to join Novafos’ key team on the Kagsåparken Rainwater Project, a groundbreaking collaborative project between Gladsaxe Municipality, Herlev Municipality, the Harrestrup Å Collaboration, HOFOR, and Novafos.

Important climate protection

The project aims to address the challenges surrounding Kagsåparken, which suffers from flooding during heavy rainfall. The complex situation requires an ambitious approach, and therefore a 4-year project with an impressive budget has been initiated. Kagsåparken is to undergo extensive transformation and be converted into a rainwater park with a capacity of 100,000 m³ of rainwater. The purpose is to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create new recreational experiences.

Your new job as a project manager

As a project manager, you will work on tasks aimed at implementing various solutions for rainwater and wastewater management, as well as contributing to a significant reduction in the overflows that currently occur in the area. You will handle complex project processes and collaborate with various stakeholders simultaneously.

Additionally, you will experience:

• A unique role in the collaborative project, with responsibility for the effective implementation of all project elements
• Close collaboration with consultants, contractors, residents, and other project managers, which is essential for achieving sustainable results

Your profile

For this exciting position, collaboration, positivity, engagement, and strong communication skills are highly valued. Experience in project management, climate adaptation, and technical infrastructure projects is expected, along with:

• Experience as a project manager from either a consultancy, municipality, or utility company
• Knowledge of drainage technology and experience with construction management and supervision

Practical details

Your workplace will be at Blokken 9 in Birkerød, and since you will regularly be out on the project, a driver’s licence for a car is expected. Salary according to the applicable KL collective agreement and qualifications, with paid lunch breaks. Facilities include a fitness room, bicycle parking, and changing rooms, plus electric car charging at work.

About Novafos

Novafos is a water and wastewater company serving Allerød, Ballerup, Egedal, Frederikssund, Furesø, Gentofte, Gladsaxe, Hørsholm, and Rudersdal municipalities, providing drinking water to a large part of consumers and handling rainwater and wastewater in the nine municipalities. Novafos has approximately 330 employees and aims to be at the forefront of new knowledge, technology, and methods that can ensure daily operations and prepare for future challenges with higher efficiency requirements and significant climate challenges. Novafos works with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.