8 hours ago
Senior Project Manager: Heat Production Plants 80 - 100%
- 12 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Bern
About the job
Bern is the most livable city in the world. There is no two opinions about that for us. Clean water, environmentally friendly electricity, and cozy heat. Everything you need to feel comfortable comes from us (agreed, almost everything). And maybe soon from you too.
These are your tasks
- Lead energy production projects for district heating expansion from feasibility study to commissioning in the role of client representation
- Implement strategic guidelines and develop concepts for the expansion of district heating production, heat storage, and the use of sector coupling
- Prepare tender documents and contracts, evaluate award criteria, accompany awards, and monitor implementation
- Actively coordinate and involve internal and external stakeholders in the planning, procurement, and implementation process
- Lead and coordinate external planning offices, specialist partners, and contractors in project planning and implementation
- Prepare project documents, variant studies, and decision-making bases for internal committees
- Ensure quality, deadlines, costs, and safety across all project phases
This is what sets you apart
- Completed technical education (HF, FH, or university level) in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering with further training in project management
- Further training in business administration / project management is an advantage
- Solid several years of experience in managing demanding infrastructure projects in public spaces (SIA model construction planning), preferably in the field of district heating
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a high quality standard
- Interest and motivation to advance the expansion of renewable energy production, especially district heating
Contact
Your new boss, David Rhyner, looks forward to your application. Thank you for using our online application for this. It is simple, fast, and also without a cover letter. If you have any questions beforehand, just call David: 031 321 31 47.
About us
Our strategy can be summed up well: We supply Bern with energy and water – safely and sustainably. There is a lot to do. And we have big plans. For that, we need you. People with the ambition to make a difference and the desire to cross the finish line together as a team. So that our Bern remains livable.
