General Project Manager / Site Manager*, 80-100 %

We shape Zürich from the ground up: livable and climate-neutral. Contribute your expertise and work with us on a future-oriented city. For the Realization department, we are looking for reinforcement due to retirement from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. Tasks ## • In this function, you will lead challenging, coordinated infrastructure projects as a client* and general project manager*, primarily in the phases of submission, execution design, construction management, and commissioning. In doing so, you are responsible for the operative planning, management (including schedule and cost control), steering, and technical support of exciting projects. • You will conduct negotiations with internal and external administrative stakeholders and committees, coordinate the involved works/departments, and develop sophisticated problem solutions. • You are responsible for submissions, evaluations, and the awarding of engineering and master builder services. • You will carry out legal proceedings, perform sovereign tasks, and conduct public information events as part of the project work. • You will prepare decision-making bases for superior bodies and process parliamentary matters. Profile ## • University degree as a civil engineer* (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 site management • Assertiveness and conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills, and entrepreneurial thinking, as well as interest in and understanding of politics and administration • Confident German in spoken and written form, strong communication skills, and pleasure in negotiating and cooperating with different interest groups • Interest in project implementation in the sense of digital planning, building, and operating; experience in implementation using BIM methodology is an advantage We offer ## • The opportunity to help shape the future of Switzerland's 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 a contribution to catering costs, a solid pension fund with an 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; personally, professionally, but especially regarding digitalization in the construction industry. Apply Apply About us ## For a high quality of life: The approximately 350 employees of the Tiefbauamt shape mobility and public space in Switzerland's largest city every day. Interested? ## Please apply via our online tool stadt.zuerich.ch/tiefbauamtjobs. Address your application to Tiefbauamt Stadt Zürich, Soraya Brand, HR Business Partnerin, Werdmühleplatz 3, 8001 Zürich. Information is gladly provided by Priska Müller, Head of Realization, T +41 44 412 12 18. Reference No.: 50723 Working for the City ## Working for the City Terms of employment