Bern
Project Management Civil Engineering (m/f/d)
- 03 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 3011 Bern
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Project Management Civil Engineering (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a qualified specialist for project management in municipal civil engineering with a focus on urban drainage, hydraulic engineering and wastewater infrastructure. You will take responsibility for the planning, coordination and realisation of civil engineering projects as well as the sustainable management and maintenance of municipal infrastructure facilities. The focus is on sewer and drainage systems, watercourse construction, investment planning, construction project management and collaboration with authorities and specialist offices. The position combines technical project responsibility with strategic infrastructure planning, budget management and public-law tasks in a versatile municipal environment.
Responsibilities:
Project management in municipal civil engineering with a focus on urban drainage, sewerage, wastewater infrastructure and hydraulic engineering
Planning and realisation of civil engineering projects from project definition through tendering and construction execution to acceptance and commissioning
Management and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure including condition analyses, renovation planning, maintenance measures and long-term value preservation
General drainage planning (GDP) with coordination of measures for the further development of municipal sewer and drainage systems
Hydraulic engineering and watercourse management with support for watercourse maintenance, flood protection and revitalisation projects
Cost, schedule and quality management including project controlling, investment planning, budget monitoring and cost forecasting
Budgeting and financial planning for municipal civil engineering projects, infrastructure investments as well as ongoing maintenance and renovation measures
Tendering and awarding management including preparation of tender documents, offer comparisons and award proposals taking into account public procurement law
Coordination of external project partners such as civil engineers, specialist planners, construction companies, utility owners and cantonal specialist offices
Technical review of building applications and preparation of official reports on drainage, sewer connections, water protection and civil engineering issues
Authority consulting and political business preparation including preparation of decision-making bases, investment proposals, technical reports and templates for municipal committees
Sustainable infrastructure and asset management considering water protection, climate adaptation, rainwater management and long-term lifecycle costs
Qualifications:
Completed technical training EFZ with further education HF/FH in civil engineering or degree as civil engineer FH/ETH with focus on civil engineering, hydraulic engineering or urban water management
Professional experience in civil engineering and construction project management, ideally in municipal infrastructure projects, urban drainage or hydraulic engineering
Sound knowledge of sewer and drainage systems, GDP, wastewater technology, water protection and sustainable infrastructure planning
Knowledge of Swiss SIA and VSA guidelines as well as relevant legal bases in water protection, civil engineering and public procurement
Experience in project controlling, investment planning, budgeting and public construction administration as well as dealing with municipal decision-making processes is an advantage
Good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, as well as experience with GIS, utility cadastre, CAD or civil engineering project management software is an advantage
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for technical official reports, authority templates, project documents and professional consultations
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Workplace
Bern
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153