Head of Construction Department 80 - 100 %

About the job

In this versatile key role, you are responsible for the optimal use of financial, personnel and operational resources in the areas of planning, construction inspection, civil and structural engineering, real estate as well as supply and disposal.

Your main tasks

• Operational and personnel management of building services, depot and construction administration
• Financial and investment planning as well as controlling and reporting
• Contract management including defect and warranty work
• Risk management and internal control system
• Advisor and actuary of the construction and planning commission as well as advising the municipal council
• Support and coordination of local planning and other spatial planning procedures
• Implementation and coordination of building permit procedures including fee invoicing
• Preparation of building police orders as well as enforcement of municipal and cantonal building and planning law
• Client representation for infrastructure as well as civil and structural engineering projects of the municipality
• Responsibility for municipal water supply, settlement drainage and waste management.

You have

• Professional and leadership experience as well as social competence
• Qualification as a construction administrator (DAS FHNW), HF technician, project manager or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable role – ideally in public administration
• Knowledge of public building and planning law
• Experience in supporting and coordinating construction projects
• Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours (assignments at evening and authority meetings)

We offer you a varied, responsible and demanding role with a high degree of independence in a motivated and collegial team under contemporary working and employment conditions according to municipal guidelines. Within the scope of this position, you also have the opportunity to redesign the distribution of tasks and competencies in your area together with your employees. You can expect a modern workplace in a pleasant working atmosphere.

Have we aroused your interest and is this position tailored to you? Do not hesitate to contact us!

Technical questions about the position will be gladly answered by the current incumbent Markus Schwarzenbach
(032 613 37 45).

General questions will be answered by Fabian Käch, Administrative Director (032 613 37 31).