Baden
Project Manager Railway Construction (m/f/d)
- 11 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 5400 Baden
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Project Manager Railway Construction (m/f/d)
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Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for an experienced professional for project management and planning of demanding railway construction and railway infrastructure projects. You will take on the technical and organisational responsibility for the design, coordination, and development of modern railway infrastructure facilities and oversee construction projects through various SIA project phases. You will coordinate interdisciplinary project teams and ensure compliance with deadlines, costs, quality, as well as railway-specific standards and safety requirements. The position combines demanding civil engineering, railway technology, and infrastructure project management with long-term development opportunities in Swiss railway construction.
Responsibilities:
Railway construction project management: Independent leadership and control of demanding railway infrastructure projects from preliminary study through design to realisation
Railway infrastructure planning: Planning and coordination of track systems, railway routes, stations, platform facilities, and railway-adjacent engineering structures
Technical design: Development and review of preliminary designs, construction projects, execution documents, and technical planning concepts according to SIA service phases
Project management: Responsibility for project budgets, scheduling, resource management, cost control, and quality assurance
Interdisciplinary coordination: Leadership and coordination of civil engineers, transport planners, railway technology specialists, and external project partners
Railway technical interfaces: Coordination of civil engineering planning with track, overhead lines, signalling systems, railway power supply, and other railway technology systems
Client consulting: Technical and economic advice to railway operators, infrastructure operators, and public clients
Standards and approval procedures: Consideration of relevant SIA standards, BAV regulations, AB-EBV and railway-specific planning guidelines
Tendering and awarding: Preparation and coordination of tender documents, specifications, bid comparisons, and awarding bases
Construction phase and operational planning: Development of construction sequence concepts, construction phase planning, and operational interface solutions considering ongoing railway operations
Quality assurance and project documentation: Monitoring planning quality, technical verifications, project progress, and digital project documentation
Digital infrastructure planning: Use and further development of CAD, BIM, and model-based planning methods in railway infrastructure construction
Qualifications:
Completed degree as civil engineer FH or ETH, preferably specialising in transport infrastructure, civil engineering, or structural engineering
Several years of professional experience in Swiss railway infrastructure planning or railway construction, ideally with responsibility for complex infrastructure projects
Solid expertise in track construction, railway route construction, railway infrastructure, and railway-specific planning processes
Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards as well as railway-specific regulations, especially EBV, AB-EBV, and relevant BAV guidelines
Experience in project management, cost planning, schedule control, tendering, and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams
Knowledge of CAD, BIM, and infrastructure planning software, such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D, is an advantage
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project coordination and technical documentation
Benefits:
- Participation in business success and bonuses
- Participation in or takeover of parking space
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
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Work location
Baden
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153