Project Manager in Civil Engineering (80% to 100%)

The Mobility and Public Space Planning Service (MAP) is a key player in issues related to the development of sustainable mobility and quality public space planning in the capital of Vaud. Following the guidelines of the legislative programme, its main missions are to develop, requalify, operate, secure and maintain the urban public spaces of Lausanne, its streets and squares, in order to contribute to citizens' quality of life, ensure quality services to the various users and respond to societal challenges.

The employer City of Lausanne offers you an exciting and varied job in a dynamic working environment, flexible working hours to promote work-life balance, as well as quality social benefits.

Main Mission(s)

Ensure project management (SIA phases 4 & 5) of urban development projects, transport infrastructure and constructive maintenance of the Lausanne road network, ensuring respect for costs and deadlines, safety, communication and smooth progress of works

Lead a project team during the implementation phases, ensuring communication, supervision and close monitoring of issues

Actively support the project design phase, in connection with the Public Spaces Division which manages SIA phases 1 to 3

Manage the services of specialised contractors within the framework of specific multidisciplinary studies

Monitor the evolution of practices and research in the field of activity

Collaborate with various partners to ensure the implementation of environmentally respectful structures

Profile

University/ETH Master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent training

Additional training in project management is an asset

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in construction project management and/or constructive road maintenance, with management of works in an urban environment involving multiple partners to coordinate

Proven knowledge of general road construction techniques, VSS and SIA standards, laws and regulations in the field of construction and civil engineering

Knowledge of and involvement in the economic and administrative fabric of Romandy is an asset

Ability to anticipate, plan, organise and control

Autonomy, decisiveness

Negotiation skills and interpersonal ease

Workplace

Rue du port franc 18, 1001 Lausanne

Salary Grade

11

Starting Date

1st February 2027 or to be agreed

Information

Mr Mohammed Siwar, Head of the Urban Infrastructure Section, +41 21 315 54 03

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 01.12.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 38 55.

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.