Head of Infrastructure / Member of the Executive Board (m/f/d)

Forchbahn AG is a locally rooted railway company providing services that are indispensable for the Pfannenstiel region. It transports people safely from the countryside to the city of Zurich and back every fifteen minutes – day after day, almost around the clock. Would you like to actively shape the future of Forchbahn? We are looking for a committed team member as Head of Infrastructure, who will be responsible for and drive the modernization and further development of our facilities and railway infrastructure.

We are looking for you as

Head of Infrastructure / Member of the Executive Board (m/f/d)

Location: Forch, Workload: 80-100%, Start: Immediately/by arrangement

These are your tasks:

• Management of the Infrastructure business unit with overall responsibility for the departments "Infrastructure Maintenance", "Track Project Management", "Real Estate Project Management" and "Railway Technology Project Management"
• Active exchange of information with political decision-makers to ensure the financing of track and real estate
• Responsibility for budget planning and prioritization of fund usage in line with the financial framework conditions of the federal and cantonal governments
• Control and monitoring of projects through portfolio management
• Ensuring quality and timely preparation and implementation of investment projects
• Overall responsibility for the further development and implementation of the safety management system in the Infrastructure business unit
• Planning, monitoring and further development of processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Ensuring occupational safety and health protection in the Infrastructure business unit

This is what you need:

• Education in civil engineering or structural engineering and/or degree in civil engineering ETH/FH, further training in business administration
• Professional experience in the railway technology sector or track/overhead line construction is an advantage
• Many years of leadership experience with an appreciative and approachable leadership style
• Ability to think networked and develop agile solutions for complex problems
• Strong negotiation skills and healthy assertiveness as well as the ability to provide constructive criticism and manage conflicts

This is what we offer:

• Personal corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• General subscription 2nd class with upgrade option to 1st class

This is what you have to do:

We like to keep it simple, even when applying. Upload your CV and certificates directly to EMA Partners Switzerland AG. They are responsible for recruiting for this position.

Phillippe Eyer, Managing Director of EMA Partners Switzerland AG, knows the details of the position and is happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach him at +41 44 250 88 66