Grid Project Manager in Prilly (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to ensuring network-side supply security in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in collaboration with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

Grid Project Manager in Prilly (80-100%) - 1623

As part of a replacement, we are looking to strengthen our West team at the Prilly VD (Lausanne) location with a Grid Project Manager. In this role, you will significantly contribute to the success of line construction and substation projects within the framework of the Strategic Network 2025 and the Energy Strategy 2050.

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this responsible position, you will take on project management of network construction projects in the Swiss high-voltage grid (380/220 kV). You will be responsible for the following tasks:

• You are responsible for the implementation of the network construction projects assigned to you in the area of lines and substations and lead the internal and external project partners
• From planning to realisation according to the "SIA 112 Performance Model," you bear entrepreneurial responsibility in overall or partial project management
• You control and monitor the projects regarding costs (investment approval, budget planning, compliance, and tracking), deadlines, and quality according to the defined project goals
• You specify, evaluate, and procure planner services, trades, and other services and are responsible for the corresponding contracts
• You participate in overarching decision-making in strategic, organisational, economic, and technical matters and support management in a professional capacity
• You ensure the implementation of occupational safety, health, and environmental protection, thus making an important contribution to our "Safety First" culture
• You promote public relations concerning network construction projects in close cooperation with the Communication department

This is how you make a difference

For this responsible position, we are looking for a team-oriented and independent personality with pronounced conceptual and communicative skills. Additionally, you bring the following profile:

• Completed engineering degree (or excellent expertise or further training in infrastructure project management)
• Several years of experience in planning, designing, and realising complex infrastructure projects or projects in plant construction or energy technology
• Methodical approach to implementing complex and multi-layered infrastructure projects along the SIA phases
• Project management certifications (IPMA, PMI, or equivalent) are advantageous
• Ability to delegate tasks or work packages and monitor goal achievement through clear interim targets
• Very good German and French skills; additional national languages are an advantage

This is how we inspire you

We offer you a responsible position in a company unique to Switzerland. Additionally, you benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week)
• 25–30 days of holiday plus company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• State-of-the-art working environment and infrastructure
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external further training
• Competitive salary and reward for good performance

About us

• You can expect a well-coordinated, experienced, and open team
• We offer you a team-oriented environment with a collegial working atmosphere where you can actively contribute your strengths
• We place great value on cooperative collaboration with internal specialist departments and our project partners in the energy sector – this is central to project success