Project Manager – Children Living Places Ukraine in VELUX

VELUX Group is contributing with its Living Places concept to new project to help reform the childcare system in Ukraine. The project is called Children’s Living Places and is a response to Ukraine’s pressing challenges in the childcare sector, marked by the ongoing war, and will combine low-carbon building design and social sustainability principles.The physical project infrastructure will comprise a cluster of buildings across Ukraine in three different locations. Each cluster will feature homes for foster families, shared recreational and social spaces for both inhabitants and local communities, and social centers that provide a range of mental health and social support for foster families as well as families in the surrounding area.The buildings will be built following the Living Places concept developed by the VELUX Group, EFFEKT architects and Artelia engineers. The concept demonstrates how affordable homes can be constructed with a significant reduction in CO2 footprint and a first-class indoor climate and follow five key principles: that homes should be healthy, adaptive, simple, shared over time, and scalable.We are looking for a Project Manager for Children Living Places project to ensure that the projects are built in the way that we can describe it as based on Living Places concept and keep momentum.Main Tasks And ResponsibilitiesSupport transfer of knowledge on the Living Places ConceptEmpower local advisors, architects, builders to own the conceptAdvise on Active House radar performancesShare knowledge, contribute with experienceEnsure quality of the Living Places projects incl. provide feedback to all stakeholders if any actions can have negative impact on compliance with Living Places principles:MaterialsDesign solutionsConstruction processPursue ripple effect with local building industrySupport VELUX Ukraine in relevant activities, knowledge sharing and with Architect and construction expertiseDevelop Ukraine benchmark for homes, in collaboration with the project consultants and advisorsRequirementsUniversity degree in Construction, Architecture or other related fields.At least 5 years of overall all-round construction sector experience.Proficiency in English and Ukrainian, written and spoken.Experience in representing the Organization in meetings etc. with the other project parties (local consultants, local contractor, local authorities).Knowledge and skills in project managementAwareness of Active House Principles will be a big advantageGood communication skillsWhat We OfferFull time role in stable international company with strong valuesFlexible working schedule with possibility of working in hybrid modeCompetitive salaryCorporate tools: company car, phone, laptop etc.Interesting benefit package according to local policies incl. medical insurance, daily allowance etc.Development opportunities and a feedback-oriented environment to support your continuous growthApplication: Please share your CV in English language. We will be reviewing applicants on ongoing basis. Show more Showless Position level Senior secondary level Type of employment Full-time Job responsibilities Business development Industries Wholesale trade in building materials