Project Manager Sewer Construction
- 03 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Do you want to independently manage projects in the urban sewer network and actively contribute to the reliable drainage of Zurich? With us, you will accompany forward-looking projects from planning to execution and help to preserve and further develop the urban sewer infrastructure in the long term. We are looking for reinforcement at the Werdhölzli location in Zurich Altstetten from January 2027 or by arrangement.Ready for a job with purpose?
Project Manager Sewer Construction
ERZ, with around 1,000 employees, is one of the largest service departments of the City of Zurich and operates in an exciting environment at the pulse of the times. We are modern, down-to-earth, open-minded, all on a first-name basis and want to make a difference. Together we are committed to a clean, innovative and sustainable Zurich.
ERZ stands for diversity and mixed teams.
Tasks
- You protect Zurich's groundwater and are responsible for projects in the structural maintenance of the urban sewer network.
- You accompany sewer construction sites and special structures from planning to execution and ensure that they meet the operational requirements.
- You coordinate internal and external partners, conduct demanding technical negotiations and handle enquiries from private individuals, authorities and utilities.
- You monitor construction quality, ensure compliance with specifications and coordinate the necessary approvals and inspections.
Profile
- Completed studies as a civil, cultural or environmental engineer (FH / Uni / ETH) or comparable qualification
- Professional experience in the maintenance and construction of sewers is an advantage or alternatively five years of professional experience as a technician HF (civil engineering) or construction foreman in a related field
- Strong coordination and communication skills (German level C1) as well as a structured and independent way of working
- Driving licence category B
We offer
- Generous mobility contribution
- A modern, down-to-earth and future-oriented working environment
- Thorough induction into your role
- Opportunities for mobile working
- Equal pay
- Above-average social benefits
- Meal allowance
- Maternity leave: 16 weeks paid
- Paternity leave: 20 paid days
- Parents can care for their sick child for three days without deduction from holiday entitlement
- Development opportunities through the broad educational offerings of the City of Zurich
- ERZ Sports Club
Interested?
For further information, Joanne Kim from Human Resources is happy to assist you at Tel. +41 44 417 77 78. We look forward to receiving your application, which please submit online.
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