Project Manager Traffic Planning (80% - 100%)

About the job

Burgdorf the modern city in the Emmental

Burgdorf, with its over 17,000 inhabitants and a large catchment area, is an urban, prosperous center in the green. The multifaceted city is at an exciting turning point. A viable and comprehensive vision of the future society outlines the distinctive DNA of the city and develops an idea of the world of tomorrow. Numerous future projects and major developments that will sustainably shape the cityscape of tomorrow as an attractive place to live and work are ahead. The new mobility strategy defines exciting measures that are now to be implemented with additional resources. The interdisciplinary urban development team, as part of the Building Directorate, is at the pulse of this change, questioning boundaries and actively shaping the future.

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Shape the traffic of tomorrow in Burgdorf!

From the first idea to implementation, you effectively contribute your expertise in traffic and mobility issues. As part of an interdisciplinary team, your work shapes the future face of Burgdorf - a city that develops sustainably, networked, and livable.

With foresight, creativity, and technical understanding, you design solutions that make traffic safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. You help ensure that people in Burgdorf - whether on foot, by bike, public transport, or car - can move freely and intelligently.

You lead and coordinate projects that move Burgdorf - from bicycle traffic to urban logistics

You develop innovative concepts and studies to make traffic more sustainable, safer, and more livable

You network actors - from planning offices to the canton and SBB to local stakeholders - and bring everyone to the table

You accompany urban development and ensure that good traffic planning is an integral part of a livable city

You create decision-making bases that set the course for shaping the traffic of tomorrow

You actively participate in the implementation of the Burgdorf mobility strategy - with ideas, initiative, and enthusiasm

Your profile

You are eager to effectively apply your comprehensive expertise from traffic and possibly also mobility planning from your studies and professional life and to learn daily. You are interested in applying innovative tools and exploring new paths and gladly take new perspectives to develop effective solutions for today and tomorrow. Then you are right with us.

Requirements / Qualifications professional

University degree (ETH/Uni/FH) in spatial, traffic, civil engineering or comparable field

Several years of professional experience in traffic planning at municipal or cantonal level or in planning offices

Solid knowledge in motorized individual traffic, public transport, and slow traffic planning as well as interface urban development

Familiarity with planning instruments (building legislation, zoning and land use planning)

Experience in tenders and project management according to SIA phases is an advantage

Confident handling of GIS / CAD / traffic simulation tools is an advantage

Methodical / social

Strong project management and coordination skills

Ability to moderate and balance different interests (politics, population, specialist offices)

High communication skills (written and oral)

Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style

Negotiation skills – internally as well as with external partners

Personal characteristics

Understanding of political and internal administrative decision-making processes

High quality and sense of responsibility

Affinity for sustainable and future-oriented mobility development

Willingness to help shape changes and drive innovations

Team player, resilient, conflict-resistant

Your perspectives

As part of a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team, you will significantly shape the varied and meaningful project management function with your personality and make a real difference in the development of the city of tomorrow.

Contact

Your questions will be answered by Mark Imhof, Head of Urban Development, at telephone number 034 429 42 22.

We look forward to meeting you.