Zürich
Project Manager Rail Construction (with Potential for Department Head) 80-100% - Zurich
- 28 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Company Description
AFRY offers engineering, project management, and consulting services that support the energy transition as well as industrial transformation and strengthen societal resilience. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine global reach with local expertise and comprehensive industry knowledge to sustainably shape the future for coming generations.
Making Future
Job DescriptionBecome part of our Civil team. We lead, develop, design, and plan infrastructure projects of all kinds in rail civil engineering and tunnelling. We accompany these projects from planning to realisation.
Take on responsibility with us as:
PROJECT MANAGER RAIL CONSTRUCTION (WITH POTENTIAL FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD) 80-100% - ZURICH
YOUR TASKS:
- Acting as project manager for versatile and demanding projects of various sizes in rail civil engineering and the track and alignment sector
- Taking over project management from design to commissioning
- Developing structural solutions also in coordination with other specialist areas (rail technology)
- Project leadership while adhering to cost, quality, and schedule targets
- Leading and technically supporting the project team
- Supporting the acquisition of new projects
- Gaining in-depth knowledge of planning processes and construction phase planning
- Use and acquisition of knowledge in BIM rail projects
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES:
- Exciting projects in rail construction and the track and alignment sector
- Possible assignments across various specialist areas in interdisciplinary teams
- Acquisition of knowledge in BIM projects in the infrastructure sector
- Flexible working methods and mobile working
- Personal and professional development also towards department management
YOUR PROFILE:
- Completed civil engineering degree ETH/FH
- Interest in rail construction / track and at least 5 years of professional experience in the field
- Experience in successful project management
- Motivated to take on new challenges and responsible tasks
- Interested in BIM projects and willingness to attend relevant further training
- Team-oriented, communicative, and motivated personality
- Independent and efficient working style
- Very good oral and written German skills, additional foreign languages advantageous
Become part of AFRY's success story! We offer scope for design and personal responsibility, a collegial and international working atmosphere, contemporary employment conditions, flexible working models, above-average social benefits, attractive development opportunities, and modern office buildings in a central location.
We look forward to receiving your online application!
Additional InformationAt AFRY, we ensure change in everything we do. Because change only happens when bold ideas come together. When we collaborate successfully, act innovatively, and embrace different perspectives. This is how we shape the future. We are actively seeking qualified applicants who want to become part of our inclusive and diverse teams worldwide. Join us to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.