Project Manager, Railways

Do you want to lead innovative railway projects that improves public transportation? And are you a seasoned project manager with a strong background in railway engineering? Then, join us at COWI and drive the future of railway development!

Become a part of our Track and Safety Department in Vejle/Odense
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. We are currently a team of 10 people located in Vejle who are looking to expand our team in both Vejle and Odense. We have good railway colleagues based in Odense; hence it will also be possible to be in this office. We are working alongside our customers on some of the most significant projects in Denmark. And we are thrilled to have contributed to projects like Driverless S-train in Copenhagen (DSB Future S-train) and New Railway Aarhus-Silkeborg.

Your key responsibilities will be: 

To develop and manage project and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Lead and allocate tasks to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and efficient resource use.

Serve as the primary client contact, address concerns, and provide regular updates on progress.

Manage project finances, ensure it stays within budget while maintaining quality.

Identify and mitigate risks, ensure the project meets industry standards and regulations.

Maintain accurate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee procurement and contracts.

Your skills. Our team. Together, we create the future
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

In addition, you have:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineer, civil engineer or similar.

Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with railway or infrastructure.

Preferably experience as a consultant or contractor.

Proficiency in Danish and English, both verbally and written.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

A  place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we currently have people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.