General Project Manager / Site Manager*

General Project Manager / Site Manager* Permanent position Tiefbauamt We shape Zürich from the ground up: livable and climate-neutral. Bring in your expertise and work with us on a future-oriented city. For the Realization department, we are looking for reinforcement due to retirement starting from 1. Januar 2027 or by arrangement. Tasks In this function, you will lead challenging, coordinated infrastructure projects primarily in the phases of submission, execution project, construction management, and commissioning as a client* and general project manager*. You are responsible for the operational planning, management (including schedule and cost control), steering, and technical support of exciting projects. You conduct negotiations with internal and external administration stakeholders and committees, coordinate the participating works/offices, and develop demanding problem solutions. You are responsible for submissions, evaluations, and awards of engineering and master builder services. You conduct legal proceedings, perform sovereign tasks, and conduct public information events as part of the project work. You create decision-making bases for superior authorities and process parliamentary matters. Profile Degree in Civil Engineering (ETH/FH) Several years of professional experience in civil engineering and project management of demanding infrastructure projects in an urban environment (experience regarding special foundation engineering or trenchless methods is an advantage), both in execution design as well as in construction management or construction leadership Assertiveness and conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills and entrepreneurial action as well as interest and understanding of politics and administration Proficient German in speaking and writing, strong communication skills as well as enjoyment of negotiating and cooperating with different interest groups Interest in project implementation in the sense of digital planning, building, and operating, experience in implementation with BIM methodology is an advantage We offer The opportunity to help shape the future of the largest city. A culture characterized by the values respectful, reliable, ambitious, and integrating and an employer that lives equality, diversity, and inclusion. A workplace located within walking distance of HB Zürich. Attractive employment conditions, such as contribution to catering costs, solid pension fund with above-average employer contribution, as well as the opportunity to reconcile professional and private life with flexible working hours and home office. Targeted training and further education opportunities; personal, professional, but especially also regarding digitalization in the construction industry. About us For a high quality of life: The approximately 350 employees of the Tiefbauamt shape mobility and public space in the largest city in Switzerland every day. Interested? Please apply via our online tool. Address your application to Tiefbauamt Stadt Zürich, Soraya Brand, HR Business Partnerin, Werdmühleplatz 3, 8001 Zürich. Information will be gladly provided by Priska, Leiterin Realisierung, T. Reference No.: 50723 jpidce8245cjm jit0730jm jiy26jm