Civil Engineering Technical Office Manager (M/F) 100%

About the job

For one of our main partners in the canton of Fribourg, we are looking for a technical office manager with solid experience in civil engineering who wishes to lead a team composed of engineers, draftsmen, and builders.

Do you want to combine technical expertise, team management, and project management? Do you appreciate environments offering short decision-making processes, concrete responsibilities, and technically demanding projects? This opportunity could be particularly interesting for you.

Civil Engineering Technical Office Manager (M/F) 100%

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure the technical leadership and development of a team composed of civil engineers, draftsmen, and builders
• Organise, plan, and coordinate the activities of the technical office
• Distribute projects and various tasks within the team according to skills and priorities
• Support and assist colleagues in resolving complex technical issues
• Participate in the development of technical solutions and execution methods adapted to different projects
• Provide your technical expertise during the study, calculation, and preparation phases of projects
• Monitor ongoing projects and control the progress of planning work
• Ensure the quality of calculations, technical studies, and plans produced by the team
• Ensure compliance with standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements applicable in Switzerland
• Maintain close coordination with various internal departments, notably project management, sales teams, and operational services
• Actively participate in technical meetings and exchanges between different specialists
• Carry out occasional checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of completed work
• Identify opportunities to improve working methods and internal processes
• Actively participate in the digitalisation of the technical office and the integration of new technologies
• Contribute to the development of the technical and human skills of your team members

• Civil engineering degree obtained from a University of Applied Sciences, ETH, or university, or equivalent training
• Specialisation ideally oriented towards structures or construction
• At least five years of professional experience in planning and executing construction projects
• Solid experience in managing technically demanding projects
• Initial experience in team leadership or strong motivation to evolve towards a managerial role
• Very good knowledge of construction practices in Switzerland
• Good command of the main SIA standards applicable to your field of activity
• Strong skills in calculation, design, and technical analysis
• Good command of technical software used in the construction field
• Experience with Tekla Structures, Cubus, or comparable tools is an advantage
• Knowledge of BIM is also a plus
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Analytical mind and strong solution orientation
• Ability to make decisions and assume responsibilities
• Authentic and communicative personality, capable of uniting a team
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to actively participate in the company’s development
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders

• Take responsibility for an experienced technical team
• Combine management, technical expertise, and project management
• Benefit from real autonomy in your role
• Participate directly in technical and organisational decisions
• Work on varied and technically demanding projects
• Contribute to the digitalisation and evolution of working methods
• Propose your own ideas and actively participate in process improvement
• Develop within a structure offering short decision-making processes
• Benefit from training and professional development opportunities
• Join a stable working environment offering long-term prospects