Job Description
We are looking for a DIRECTOR, PROJECT CONTROLS to work together with the Project and Construction Management Unit in the Process Industries Division Finland.
As Director, Project Controls, your main responsibilities are to

• lead the Project Controls Department which includes the following teams and competences:
  • Cost Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Document Management
• develop and manage Project Controls function within Process Industries Finland
• act in a key role in developing our EPCM practices and project management tools, for both internal and external tools
• maintain and develop the contract management, tool management and partnership practices/management of Project Controls
• ensure right competences in short and long term in Project Controls team
• act as a line manager for the Project Controls team and the team leaders of the department and further-develop the leadership in the department
• support sales and proposal preparation
• collaborate and co-operate globally, both internally and externally
• actively strengthen co-operation with our subconsultants and partners.

Your main location will be AFRY head office in Vantaa.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you need to have:

• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills and ability to engage people in change/development initiatives
• Vision and understanding of project controls tools including cost, schedule and document management
• Understanding of contract and subconsultant management
• Knowledge of the different disciplines and functions in engineering and/or EPCM environment; Understanding of multidisciplinary work requirements
• Understanding of project and document management systems
• Interest towards digitalization, AI and new digital development opportunities in general
• Fluent Finnish and English skills.

You stand out if you have the ability to act in fast-paced project environment, take ownership and find solutions to the problems encountered. We appreciate the readiness to travel.
Please tell us more about your strengths in the application letter. We look forward to getting to know you!
Company Description
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
Making Future
Additional Information
Why AFRY?
As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the possibility to deepen your knowledge and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment. In this role, you will have the full support of your manager, comprehensive induction, highly professional and nice colleagues to work with and opportunity to develop and grow.
At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work–life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs.
We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.
Would you like to read more about your future colleagues’ careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us.


Benefits at AFRY
All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have possibility to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home. The team player spirit strengthens also in hobby clubs, in which employees spend time together. Depending on the office location there are cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit in order to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists.


Sustainability at AFRY
Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY’s business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability


Interested?
You can ask for more detailed information on the position from Outi Suomi, Vice President, Project and Construction Management, +358 40 504 3333 or outi.suomi@afry.com.
Send your application and CV with salary request by December 1st 2024 and join our team full of experts! We will start interviews as applications arrive and will select suitable candidate when found.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.