Project Manager for the Implementation of the Slow Traffic Strategy Graubünden

23 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the diverse Kantonale Verwaltung Graubünden, Switzerland's largest canton. Be part of a supportive environment with a focus on quality of life.

Tasks

Implement the Slow Traffic Strategy 2037 in Graubünden.
Foster a planning culture that supports slow traffic initiatives.
Coordinate and report on strategy implementation progress.

Skills

Degree in spatial or traffic planning; experience in mobility planning.
Strong communication and moderation skills are essential.
Knowledge of Swiss administrative structures is advantageous.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape.

Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.

Project Manager for the Implementation of the Slow Traffic Strategy Graubünden

Department of Civil Engineering | 50-80% | Chur

The Department of Civil Engineering is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the cantonal roads as well as hydraulic engineering and slow traffic in Graubünden. We also take care of the operational maintenance of the national roads within the canton. With the introduction of operational mobility management, the management of the cantonal vehicle fleet was centralized, among other things, to ensure more economical and environmentally friendly operation. As a specialist office for slow traffic, we coordinate the planning and construction of slow traffic facilities. This particularly includes pedestrian traffic, hiking, cycling and mountain biking, as well as movement with vehicle-like devices.
As a Friendly Work Space certified office, the health and satisfaction of our approximately 480 employees are especially important to us. For this reason, we are committed to systematic operational health management (BGM).

We are looking for a qualified specialist for the implementation of the Slow Traffic Strategy 2037 (Strategy LV 2037) within the cantonal administration starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Implementation of the Strategy LV 2037 ( Link )
Promote and anchor a slow traffic-friendly planning culture in the canton of Graubünden
Design processes and establish a steering committee for the implementation of the slow traffic strategy
Lead key projects related to the Strategy LV 2037
Coordinate work related to the Strategy LV 2027 within the Department of Civil Engineering and other cantonal offices and align strategy, planning instruments, and projects
Prepare reports on the implementation status of the slow traffic strategy for the relevant office management and politics
Procure external services for handling strategic topics in slow traffic
Provide data and foundations for communication and pilot projects in the slow traffic area

What we expect from you

University degree in spatial planning, traffic planning, geography, or a comparable discipline
Further training in the field of slow traffic is an advantage
Several years of experience in strategic traffic or mobility planning, preferably related to pedestrian and bicycle traffic or multimodal mobility
Experience in managing complex administrative or governance projects and interdisciplinary collaboration
Very good understanding of national, cantonal, and municipal administrative structures and planning instruments (ideally in the canton of Graubünden or another Swiss canton/municipality)
Enjoy working across departments with various stakeholders and in professional leadership
Strong communication and moderation skills, diplomatic tact, political sensitivity, and assertiveness
Very good oral and written expression in German
Knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

If you have any questions, Reto Knuchel, Cantonal Engineer, is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 37 01.

Application deadline: May 24, 2026