Deputy Head of Civil Engineering / Specialist for Major Projects and Permits (80-100 %)

Deputy Head of Civil Engineering / Specialist for Major Projects and Permits (80-100 %)

To strengthen our Civil Engineering Office, we are looking for a committed and experienced personality as Deputy Head of Civil Engineering / Specialist for Major Projects and Permits (80-100 %). In this responsible function, you represent the city as the client in complex infrastructure projects, manage interdisciplinary teams, and further develop the strategic maintenance management of municipal roads. You actively participate in the strategic direction of the Civil Engineering Office and ensure compliance with costs, deadlines, quality, and approved budgets.

Your main tasks include the management of complex, interdisciplinary major projects across all project phases -- from conception and planning through to realization and acceptance. You lead interdisciplinary project teams, coordinate planners, companies, and internal departments, and continuously develop quality and processes in project management. In the area of strategic maintenance management of municipal roads, you build or optimize structures and processes to ensure the long-term preservation of value of the infrastructure.

As Deputy Head of Civil Engineering, you assume the technical and personnel leadership of employees, represent the management of the Civil Engineering Office, and participate in the strategic development of the office. You prepare decision-making bases and proposal templates for the City Council and Parliament and implement the decisions made. Additionally, you advise planners, clients, investors, and property owners on matters regarding property drainage, roads, and squares. You review building applications and special use plans from the perspective of the Civil Engineering Office and undertake assigned building police tasks. If necessary, you support project managers by taking over further project managements and provide technical support for the maintenance service.

You bring a sound education in civil engineering (Civil Engineer, Technician HF, Construction Manager, or comparable) with several years of professional experience in the project management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ideally in a municipal or cantonal environment. Experience in leading teams, handling building permit procedures, advising authorities and private parties, as well as managing major projects is an advantage. You work independently, structured, and solution-oriented, communicate clearly and confidently, and enjoy working with politics, administration, planners, and the population. German language skills in speaking and writing are mandatory.

We offer a varied and responsible activity in a modern city administration, flat hierarchies, development opportunities, and an attractive working environment in the heart of Eastern Switzerland.
Applications via email please with reference RNG797 in the subject. Thank you.