Project Manager for the Improvement of Agricultural Structures (Civil Engineering)

Chur

Key information

Publication date:27 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Chur

Job summary

Join us in the Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton! Experience a vibrant work environment with great quality of life.

Tasks

Oversee civil engineering projects for agricultural improvements.
Advise planning authorities and review project proposals.
Collaborate on digitalization strategies and consultation procedures.

Skills

Degree in geomatics, civil engineering, or related field required.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills needed.
Fluency in German; Italian skills are a plus.

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Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Project Manager for the Improvement of Agricultural Structures (Civil Engineering)

Office for Agriculture and Geoinformation | 80-100% | Chur

The Office for Agriculture and Geoinformation is a service of the Department of Public Economy and Social Affairs. It brings together under one roof the four sections: agricultural measures, improvement of structures, surveying, and the GIS competence center.

In the civil engineering sector of the improvement of structures section, it actively participates in the sustainable development of rural areas. Its diverse range of tasks includes infrastructure projects, from comprehensive land reclamation and renovation of agricultural roads to water supply for alpine pastures as well as electricity supply and restoration after natural events.

It coordinates the tasks of cantonal and federal specialized services, advises clients and engineering firms, and ensures the proper implementation of projects. It is the main contact person for procedural law issues. As part of project support, it regularly participates in inspections and site visits. Through its work, it gains insight into various specific sectors and the most diverse regions of Graubünden.

Within the cantonal administration, a responsible and meaningful task awaits you, with short decision-making processes and a motivated and competent team.

Build a sustainable future for rural areas with us!

For the civil engineering sector, we are looking for a rural civil engineering project manager starting March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Tasks

Supervision (technical, administrative, financial) of civil engineering projects
Consultation with responsible authorities and planning offices
Review and development of ideas for projects and subsidy applications
Collaboration in cantonal consultation procedures
Participation in national and cantonal working groups supporting the section management
Collaboration in implementing the UAG digitalization strategy

What we expect from you

University or university of applied sciences degree in geomatics, construction, environment, agronomy, or a related field
Communication skills, autonomy, solution orientation, and a determined personality
Structured and conceptual working method
Ability to work in a team, commitment, and openness to new tasks
Excellent knowledge of German; knowledge of Italian is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.

If you have any questions, Moreno Bonotto, head of the improvement of structures section, is happy to assist you at moreno.bonotto@alg.gr.ch or by phone at +41 81 257 24 57.

Application deadline: February 13, 2026