Head of Operations

SBAT151
Service des bâtiments (SBAT)
The SBAT is
Head of Operations
SBAT151
Service des bâtiments (SBAT)
The SBAT is responsible for the management of the real estate assets of the State.
We ensure their maintenance, upkeep, and renovation or redevelopment work. As a representative of the Client (MO), we actively participate in the planning and realization of new constructions or significant transformations.
Your missions
At the head of the Operations domain, you guarantee the optimal operation of buildings and premises belonging to or leased by the State, in compliance with the department's strategy and the objectives of efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
In this capacity, you supervise a team composed of an Energy and occupational health and safety (SST) manager, a database manager, and approximately 75 janitorial staff members.
You define and implement the building operations strategy, steer the processes, resources, and the domain's budget, while ensuring its financial management.
In parallel, you develop the energy efficiency strategy, supervise the purchase of energy and water as well as the monitoring of consumption.
As guarantor of service quality, you ensure compliance with public procurement law and contribute to the development of facility management as well as the digital transformation of the department.
Your profile
Holder of a federal diploma as a manager in facility management or an equivalent training, you also benefit from a MAS in Energy and sustainable development in the built environment or an equivalent training. A CAS in energy efficiency contracts constitutes an additional asset.
You justify at least five years of experience in a similar function, including team leadership, as well as solid experience in building operations and the management of technical installations.
Benefiting from solid knowledge regarding energy, water, energy efficiency, and energy procurement, you also master public procurement as well as usual office tools.
Recognized for your management skills, your sense of organization, and ability to steer cross-functional projects, you demonstrate excellent analytical skills, writing and interpersonal ease, as well as a real capacity to unite teams and lead change.
We offer you
A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful working environment.
The opportunity to join a large-scale institution that is influential on society.
The possibility to develop creative solutions in the face of the great challenges of our time.
Information
M. Jean-Michel Deicher, head of department and cantonal architect, tel.
Mme Nadine Melzani, HR manager, tel.
Working for the State
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026
Salary: Class 11
Start of activity: 1 April 2027 jpid7141c14jm jpit0835jm jpiy26jm