Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager – Data Centre / Mission CriticalLocation: Borlänge, Sweden (Site-based)Contract Duration: 12 Month Initial Contract (Renewable) Role Overview:Leap29 is partnering with a market leading technical installation and service provider to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a major data centre project based on site in Borlänge, Sweden.In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary delivery activities across engineering, construction, commercial, and site teams. We are seeking a hands on contractor who thrives in site based environments and has a proven track record delivering large scale, technically complex projects under high demand standards. Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Delivery: Coordinate end to end delivery activities across engineering, construction, commercial, and site operations to ensure high quality execution.Stakeholder & Contractor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Performance & Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor project programme schedules, cost control, quality assurances, and key operational metrics against target milestones.Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and scope changes, implementing quick and effective corrective actions.Safety & Standards Compliance: Drive a zero harm safety culture on site, ensuring all delivery activities strictly comply with health and safety regulations, environmental policies, and technical standards. Essential Experience:Major Project Track Record: Demonstrated experience managing large scale, technically complex industrial or mission critical builds.Domain Expertise:Primary: Experience in Data Centre construction/delivery is highly preferred.Secondary: Experience in Pharmaceutical, Battery facilities (e.g., Northvolt), Energy, or Mission Critical environments will also be strongly considered.Site Presence: Fully comfortable with a 100% site based assignment and accustomed to the dynamics of working directly on active construction sites. Logistics & Mobility:Commute/Travel: Candidates must live within a reasonable daily travel distance of Borlänge, Sweden, or be prepared to work on a structured rotation/travel pattern (daily commuting from major metropolitan areas outside the immediate region is not realistic). What the Role OffersLong Term Engagement: Initial 12 month contract with strong probability of extension based on project scope and performance.High Impact Project: Opportunity to lead delivery on a high profile, mission critical infrastructure build with a premier European technical contractor.Competitive Contractor Rates: Market competitive day/hourly rate tailored to candidate experience and setup.