Senior Construction Manager - District Heating

Lead the delivery. Build client trust. Shape the energy transition.

Do you combine strong construction management skills with a commercial mindset and a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects? Do you know how to turn plans into successful project execution while creating value for clients, partners, and the business?

At COWI, we are looking for a Senior Construction Manager in District Heating to join our team of 20 dedicated professionals in Lyngby. In this role you will report to Malik Basoda, Head of Discipline Energy Plants and Infrastructure. Furthermore, you will play a key part in delivering district heating projects that support the green transition while strengthening our position as a trusted partner in the energy market.

Turn project expertise into business value

As Senior Construction Manager you will take ownership of construction management across district heating projects, ensuring that solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and colleagues to create successful project outcomes - balancing technical excellence with commercial performance and client satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading construction management activities for district heating projects, from planning and tendering through execution and handover.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to create additional value.
• Managing contractors, site activities, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, and health and safety.
• Supporting tender preparation, estimating, contract management, and commercial negotiations.
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the growth of COWI’s district heating portfolio.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring effective collaboration across projects.
• Sharing your experience and mentoring colleagues to strengthen the team's capabilities.

Your skills. Your commercial mindset. Our shared ambition.

We are looking for a senior professional who understands that successful construction management is about more than delivering on time and on budget. It is about understanding the client’s needs, anticipating challenges, managing risk, and creating lasting value.

On top of that you bring:

• Significant experience in construction management, preferably within district heating, energy infrastructure, utilities, or other complex civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contractor management, planning, cost control, and contract administration.
• A commercial and market-oriented mindset, with the ability to understand client priorities and translate them into business opportunities.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to make decisions and drive progress.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across disciplines and organisations.
• A relevant technical education or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English, appropriate to the projects and clients you will support.

A place to work and so much more.

At COWI, we collaborate 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 We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to set a positive standard by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide for our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play

Got More Questions?

If you have any questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Malik Basoda, Head of Discipline, Energy Plants and Infrastructure at [email protected] or Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Mette Gutte at [email protected] Get to know us even better at our website, WWW.COWI.COM, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV - no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture. We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting up teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.