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Lukian Soumi

Lukian Soumi

Södertälje,Stockholm

Summary

Senior Project Manager with extensive experience delivering high-value infrastructure and public-sector projects, including one of Sweden’s largest railway programs (SEK 30 billion).

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Recognized for combining strategic thinking with hands-on leadership — building strong team dynamics, driving collaboration, and creating structure in high-stakes environments. Skilled in aligning technical, legal, and financial aspects to keep projects on track from planning to execution.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager – Property Measures

Trafikverket
Solna, Stockholm
01.2024 - Current
  • Accountable for financial oversight, budgeting, and financial reporting across both consultancy and construction phases.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team including site managers, design leads, and junior project engineers, fostering clear communication, aligning team objectives, and ensuring accountability for roles, deliverables, and project milestones.
  • Managed the design and construction planning for expanding rail capacity from 2 to 4 tracks, balancing technical goals with minimal environmental and community impact.
  • Held contractual responsibility with two design consultants and one contractor, driving alignment on deliverables, compliance, and milestones.
  • Oversaw building adaptations for fire safety compliance, structural demolitions, facade changes, noise mitigation (e.g., wall and window reinforcements), and road infrastructure planning.
  • Managed an active construction contract, delivering facade upgrades to meet strict railway noise-level requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Delivered planning packages on time and within budget, enabling smooth procurement and execution.
  • Fostered a highly collaborative team culture that led to efficient communication and high satisfaction among stakeholders.
  • Maintained full control of scope and risks while managing complex requirements across technical, legal, and financial dimensions.

Senior Project Manager - Technical Lead

Trafikverket
Solna
01.2023 - Current
  • Technical Lead for Program Mälarbanan, one of Sweden’s largest railway infrastructure projects (SEK 30 billion budget).
  • Coordinated all technical disciplines across the program, ensuring efficient resource planning, recruitment of specialized consultants, and strategic technical alignment.
  • Served as the key interface between the program and other Trafikverket divisions such as Maintenance and Investment, facilitating smooth cross-functional collaboration.
  • Oversaw all financial aspects, including budget planning, financial reporting, and cost control, ensuring adherence to program forecasts and regulatory standards.
  • Ensured compliance with project-specific technical requirements, handled regulatory deviations, and drove alternative engineering solutions.
  • Led structured project execution with clear processes, consistent documentation, and proactive risk management.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Successfully established a transparent and scalable project structure that improved team alignment and delivery efficiency.
  • Delivered measurable client satisfaction and positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Met or exceeded budgetary and timeline goals through disciplined project governance and stakeholder engagement.

Project Engineer

Trafikverket
Solna, Stockholm
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managed infrastructure projects from early planning stages through to design, procurement, and execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and budget.
  • Took responsibility for project cost estimation, and financial tracking throughout all phases, including controlling tasks.
  • Held regular meetings with stakeholders to review financial status, ensure accurate time reporting, align on deliverables, and handle deviations proactively.
  • Maintained structured project documentation and reporting routines to support transparency and timely decision-making.
  • Acted as the central point for coordination between external contractors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and regulatory authorities.
  • Identified risks early, and implemented mitigation strategies to avoid schedule or cost overruns.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered projects with high client satisfaction and compliance with internal standards.
  • Achieved on-time delivery in several complex projects by structuring workflows, and closely monitoring progress.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration and financial reporting culture within the project teams.

Project Manager /Project Coordinator

Telge Ortopedi AB
Södertälje, Stockholm
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Co-managed a project aimed at converting existing facilities into an orthopedic clinic.
  • Responsible for legal and administrative tasks, including documentation, compliance checks, stakeholder coordination, invoice handling, and accounting.
  • Participated in financial planning and budget tracking to ensure cost-effective delivery and alignment with allocated resources.
  • Supported on-site activities during the construction phase to ensure alignment with project specifications and timelines.

Service Consultant

Randstad Sweden
Stockholm, Stockholm
03.2015 - 06.2019

Staffing consultant in industrial operations alongside ongoing University studies.

Education

Master of Science - Real Estate and Construction Management

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm
08-2019

Skills

Project Management & Methodologies

  • Project management
  • Agile methodology
  • Project plan development
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Specification review
  • Controller

Financial & Analytical Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Cost control

Communication & Leadership

  • Team leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Client relations
  • Contract negotiation
  • Problem solving

Tools & Software

  • MS Office
  • C7
  • Exonaut
  • Stata
  • Matlab
  • CDI
  • Agresso

Languages

Swedish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • Project Management for Project Engineers 1
  • Project Management for Project Engineers 2
  • Contract Law (ABT & ABK)
  • Self-Leadership 1
  • Self-Leadership 2 (Contra)
  • Self-Leadership 3 (Contra)
  • Negotiation Techniques
  • Negotiation Psychology

Experience Projects

  • Program Mälarbanan (Tomteboda–Kallhäll): Expansion of a 20 km railway corridor from two to four tracks to increase capacity and reduce delays for commuter and long-distance trOversaw technical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and financial management in one of Sweden's largest rail infrastructure projectsjects. Trafikverket
  • Blidö Ferry Link, Norrtälje: Led the expansion of two ferry terminals, connecting roads, and pedestrian/cycle paths, coordinating technical planning and execution in a complex stakeholder environment.
  • Södertörn Regional Bicycle Initiative, Huddinge: Managed the development of approximately 3 km of new cycle paths along Glömstavägen, including roads, water/sewage, and lighting, ensuring coordination with parallel infrastructure projects.
  • Svanhagen Hub, Ekerö: Directed the construction of a new roundabout, handling updates to the road plan and overseeing tender documentation and procurement processes.
  • Enlunda Depot, Ekerö: Managed the redesign and stakeholder coordination following initial planning misalignments, leading a communication-focused project relaunch.
  • GKI Glädjen, Arlanda: Conducted feasibility studies for highway expansion to 3+3 lanes, including quantity assessments, GKI documentation, and climate impact calculations.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager – Property Measures

Trafikverket
01.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager - Technical Lead

Trafikverket
01.2023 - Current

Project Engineer

Trafikverket
12.2019 - 01.2023

Project Manager /Project Coordinator

Telge Ortopedi AB
10.2018 - 12.2019

Service Consultant

Randstad Sweden
03.2015 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Real Estate and Construction Management

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Lukian Soumi