Senior Project Manager: Energy Infrastructure
- 16 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Due to expansion projects, we are strengthening our team for the planning and realisation of heat production plants.Senior Project Manager: Energy Infrastructure
These are your tasks
- Responsible for the planning and realisation of production plants in the Fernwärme West expansion project in the role of client representation.
- Develop and manage subprojects in the areas of heat production and energy infrastructure, taking into account technical, economic and organisational requirements.
- Clarify site and approval issues as well as coordinate with authorities, landowners, planners and internal specialist departments.
- Lead interdisciplinary project teams and collaborate purposefully with the production, networks and market departments.
- Ensure the structuring of complex issues as well as the development and preparation of sound decision-making bases for the relevant committees.
- Manage schedules, costs, quality and risks across the various project phases.
- Help shape the heat transformation of the city of Bern by realising projects with long-term impact.
This is what sets you apart
- Several years of experience in managing complex infrastructure, energy or construction projects across multiple SIA phases.
- Technical background in mechanical engineering, HVAC, construction, energy.
- Experience on the client side, ideally in infrastructure projects in public spaces.
- Experience working with authorities, landowners, planners and various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of district heating, heat production, energy centres or storage solutions is an advantage.
- Open, binding and audience-appropriate communication as well as a good sense for different perspectives.
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style with the ability to consistently drive challenging projects forward with enthusiasm in a demanding environment.
Do you have questions?
Your new boss, David Rhyner, looks forward to your application. Thank you for using our online application. It is simple, quick and also without a cover letter. If you have any questions beforehand, just call David at: 031 321 31 47.
About us
Our strategy can be summed up well: We supply Bern with energy and water – safely and sustainably. There is plenty to do. And we have big plans. For that, we need you. People with the ambition to make a difference and the desire to reach the goal together as a team. So that our Bern remains a great place to live.
Your workplace
Your workplace is at Monbijoustrasse 11 in Bern, directly at the main station.
And of course also at your home office – up to two days per week.
Our benefits
Flexible working hours model in a 40-hour week with paid breaks and the possibility of mobile working
At least 5 weeks of holiday and various paid short leaves (e.g. for moving, wedding etc.)
Child and education allowances of 300.- per month as well as additional care allowances of up to 200.- per month
16 weeks maternity leave and 3 weeks paternity leave
Pension fund contributions (employee 1/3 and employer 2/3) at the regular retirement age of 63 years