Head of Real Estate Department (100%)

About the job

The municipality of Risch is a progressive and dynamic community that enjoys a high level of trust from over 11,800 residents. This is thanks to the daily commitment of around 300 employees, for whom service and solution orientation are a matter of course.

We are looking for a structured and committed individual as of 1 November 2026 or by arrangement

Head of Real Estate Department (100%)

Your tasks

• Management of the Real Estate Department
• Personnel management of the Real Estate Department with three directly subordinate employees
• Responsibility for portfolio and building management of municipally owned properties
• Organisation, planning and coordination of maintenance projects and maintenance work
• Implementation of real estate, portfolio and property strategy
• Responsibility for space and contract management of the municipally owned real estate portfolio
• Budgeting for the Real Estate Department within the budget process in coordination with the department management
• Accounting for the Real Estate Department
• Multi-year planning for maintenance / renovations / financial planning
• Preparation of service charge statements
• Management of energy accounting
• Preparation and creation of reports for the municipal council

Your profile

• A solid education or further training in real estate or facility management as well as several years of professional experience in a comparable role
• Leadership personality with diplomatic skill, a keen sense for different interests and the ability to develop viable and sustainable solutions
• Ability to prepare complex matters precisely, understandably and appropriately for the target audience and to present them in meaningful reports
• Fluent oral and written expression in German
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style as well as the ability to develop, weigh up and decide on different courses of action in a forward-looking manner
• Assertiveness as well as strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Good IT user skills as well as a high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High social competence as well as pronounced team, customer and service orientation

Our benefits

Our focus is on the satisfaction of the population. We are committed with clarity, respect and a high level of service understanding to a functioning and liveable community. Appreciation shapes our everyday life: we listen, take concerns seriously and maintain an open, collegial exchange.

We trust in the initiative of our employees and provide space for independent work as well as responsible decisions. Innovation and initiative are welcome with us – we think ahead and boldly take new paths. In doing so, we always act with foresight and take responsibility for sustainable solutions that create long-term benefits. 

Flexible working hours allow you to plan your work independently and adapt it to business needs. Home office is possible. In addition, we offer above-standard social benefits and performance-based remuneration. Further information on the advantages of employment with the municipality can be found here .

Contact

Do you feel addressed and have the necessary qualifications?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. You can quickly and easily submit your application online via the following link "apply here" .

For enquiries, Mr André Keusch, Acting Head of Department BRI, Tel. 041 554 27 79, will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to meeting you!