Head of Construction Department 100%

About the job

The city of Sursee is continuously evolving. As Head of the Construction Department, you actively shape the structural future of our city. You take responsibility for the sustainable development and preservation of value of our infrastructure and lead diverse projects from concept to implementation.

This is what you can achieve:

• You lead the Construction Department with its specialised areas of building construction, civil engineering, supply and disposal, as well as the municipal works service, in terms of expertise, personnel and strategy.
• You are responsible for the planning, development and realisation of conversions and new constructions of municipal properties as well as municipal transport facilities.
• You coordinate the structural and operational maintenance of the infrastructure, taking into account sustainability, cost-effectiveness and preservation of value.
• You manage demanding construction projects, are responsible for public procurement and contribute to the preparation of the budget, task and financial plan, as well as multi-year programmes.
• You coordinate municipal supply and disposal.
• You represent the city in expert committees, commissions and regional working groups.

This is what you bring with you:

• Advanced professional training in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, site management or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of practical experience in planning and implementing construction projects – ideally with responsibility for construction sites, site management or construction supervision.
• Leadership experience and enjoyment in supporting employees and achieving goals together.
• A networked way of thinking, strong communication skills and confident appearance, as well as political acumen and understanding of municipal decision-making processes.
• Organisational skills, decisiveness and interest in sustainable solutions for urban development.

This is what you will find with us:

• A versatile key position with great scope for design and visible influence on the development of the city of Sursee.
• Exciting projects in the areas of building construction, civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Motivated colleagues, short decision-making paths and constructive collaboration.
• Our lived values: appreciation, openness, communication and courage.
• Flexible working arrangements and contemporary employment conditions.

Together with you?

Then we look forward to your application via the application form.External link opens in a new window. For information, please contact Cornel Waltert, Head of Construction and Environment Department, Tel. 041 926 91 50.

Contact

City of Sursee, Heinz Wyss, Head of Human Resources

bewerbung@stadtsursee.ch

Centralstrasse 9, 6210 Sursee