Head of Department / Head of Department Traffic and Road (80 - 100 %)
Stadt Thun
Thun
Key information
- Publication date:14 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Thun
Job summary
Join the Tiefbauamt's Planning and Projects team, shaping Thun's infrastructure. Exciting opportunity with a motivated, interdisciplinary team awaits!
Tasks
- Lead the Traffic and Road department, managing six staff members effectively.
- Oversee construction projects ensuring timely and economic execution.
- Develop strategies for traffic and infrastructure, coordinating long-term planning.
Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering (ETH/FH) or equivalent; project management experience required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to work independently and think holistically in projects.
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The Planning and Projects division of the Civil Engineering Office includes the departments of Traffic and Road, Settlement Drainage and Watercourses, Road Inspection, and Urban Green. The employees lead projects, process construction applications, and create concepts for the development of Thun's infrastructure.
Are you a civil engineer with a strong profile, willing to take responsibility, and eager to actively contribute to the traffic infrastructure of tomorrow? Do you have a quick grasp, communicate clearly, and lead with natural authority? Then you are a perfect fit for us!
We are looking for a new team member starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement.
Your tasks:
- You will lead the strategic and operational department of Traffic and Road with six employees and actively shape the traffic technical development.
- You will take responsibility for civil engineering projects for SIA 103 phases 1 to 4 and ensure their goal-oriented, economical, and timely implementation.
- You will develop concepts/strategies in the field of traffic and infrastructure, coordinate the long-term investment planning, and manage the credit management of your department.
- You will accompany complex civil engineering projects in public spaces in close collaboration with planning offices, contractors, administrative offices, and private stakeholders.
- You will represent the Civil Engineering Office in interdisciplinary working groups, contribute your expertise to planning processes, and ensure efficient coordination with other offices.
- You will provide information on ongoing and planned projects, take a position on political initiatives, and present confidently and convincingly to authorities.
- You will maintain targeted communication: You will inform internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner at important milestones.
You bring:
- A completed degree as a civil engineer (ETH/FH) or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of experience in project management and in the infrastructure sector, ideally in the public environment.
- Knowledge of SIA processes and standards, and you are familiar with the guidelines of VSS, VSA, and other professional associations.
- A professional appearance, you are resilient, reliable, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
- An independent working style, you think in a networked way and actively contribute your expertise to cross-departmental projects.
- A quick grasp, networked thinking, and high resilience.
This is what you can expect:
- A varied and exciting area of responsibility.
- An interdisciplinary, well-coordinated team with high motivation.
- Room for creativity to bring your strengths into the team.
- Modern employment conditions and attractive social benefits.
Contact
For telephone inquiries, please contact Martin Moser, Head of Planning and Projects.
