Zürich
15 hours ago
Department Head – Member of the Executive Board 100%
- 04 February 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a department head. Shape the future with innovative projects!
Tasks
- Lead a team of around 30 in high construction projects.
- Steer a diverse project portfolio for cantonal clients.
- Drive strategic direction and foster modern leadership.
Skills
- Degree in architecture or engineering with management training.
- Strong communication with teams and external partners.
- Experience in developing innovative construction solutions.
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About the job
develop | control | realize
Building Department Canton Zurich
100%
immediately
Department Head – Member of the Executive Board
You want to help shape our organization and have construction at heart. Then we invite you to make a decisive contribution to our further development.
With us, you are responsible for
the performance of the organizational unit with around 30 employees. Your area manages a broad project portfolio of building projects for our cantonal clients in secondary schools and the judiciary. As a member of the executive board, you decisively shape the strategic direction of the office and design the leadership and further development of your organization with a modern leadership approach.
You convince us with
authentic and clear communication – both with your employees and with our external partners. Thanks to your proven leadership experience, you create an environment where high-performing teams emerge and innovative ideas have space. You are enthusiastic about the development and realization of demanding structural solutions for the Canton of Zurich. You have complemented your education as an architect or engineer (ETH or FH) with management training.
You choose us
because teamwork and scope for design are important to you. With us, you work with highly motivated, competent colleagues and on unique projects. We support your further development and offer a modern working environment.
Your contact
Beat Pahud
Cantonal Master Builder
+41 79 960 94 83
Cantonal Master Builder
+41 79 960 94 83
About us
Help shape the future of the Canton of Zurich! The Building Office is responsible for the development, realization, and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building. With us, you build the future – together with 160 committed colleagues.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you get involved with us at the Building Department, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you get involved with us at the Building Department, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Onboarding
Scope for design
Workplace near main station
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Assessment center
Final decision
