Head of Infrastructure and Municipal Construction Projects (80%)

About the job

Udligenswil is a dynamic, growing community with future prospects, home to around 2,500 residents and located on the southern slope of the Rooterberg. Its proximity to Lucerne, well-developed infrastructure, and good public transport connections make Udligenswil a preferred place to live and work.

To complement our team, we are seeking, from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, a construction-technical expert, economically minded, strong communicator, and team-oriented leader as Head of Infrastructure and Municipal Construction Projects (80%).

You will be responsible as the interface between the operational and strategic levels for the following areas of responsibility:

• Municipal infrastructure and construction projects in civil and structural engineering (water, wastewater, roads, watercourses, environment, etc.) including client representation
• Operational and structural maintenance of municipal properties, premises, and facilities
• Collaboration with various organisations and service providers
• Contact person for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparation of decision-making bases for matters of the municipal council
• Personnel management of the building, works, and winter services as well as water supply

Your profile:

• You have experience as a construction professional with higher education or further training (architecture, construction management, site manager, structural draughtsman, real estate trustee, or similar) and possibly leadership experience.
• You possess good knowledge of project management
• You have knowledge of construction, road, and water law regulations.
• You understand how to engage in the tension field of various stakeholders, administration, and politics and advocate for the concerns of the municipality of Udligenswil with persistence, resilience, and negotiation skills.
• You maintain an overview even in turbulent times and have a healthy assertiveness.
• You are service-oriented and appreciate an independent working style.
• You have very good IT skills (Microsoft Office, CMI, GANTTPRO).
• Fluent German in spoken and written form completes your profile.

What we offer you:

In addition to a varied and demanding role with decision-making authority, you can expect attractive employment conditions, a very collegial and ambitious team, and a culture characterised by appreciation and personal responsibility. If you are looking for meaningful work for the benefit of the population of Udligenswil, we warmly invite you to apply.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with photo by 20 October 2026 to the Udligenswil municipal administration, Personnel Department, Schlössligasse 2, 6044 Udligenswil, or electronically to Maria Hecht at m.hecht@udligenswil.ch.

René Dähler, municipal clerk, is happy to answer any questions you may have at 041 371 13 13 or r.daehler@udligenswil.ch. Information about the municipality of Udligenswil can also be found at www.udligenswil.ch.