Construction and Energy Sector Manager

About the job

To complete its team, the Building Service of the Municipality of Plan-les-Ouates is looking for the future person who will hold the position of

Construction and Energy Sector Manager (M/F)

100% - Grade 15

Your mission:

• Ensure, under the supervision of the service manager, the operation, activities and services of the construction and energy sector comprising 5 employees;

• Manage, plan and monitor the work related to new municipal constructions of buildings in the administrative and financial heritage of the municipality;

• Control and coordinate exceptional maintenance, transformation, renovation or improvement of existing buildings in the administrative and financial heritage of the municipality;

• Manage, plan and monitor the construction sector (definition of objectives, schedule management, staff motivation and monitoring, conflict management, etc.);

• Apply health and safety rules and standards at work related to the sector;

• Develop, defend and monitor budgets as well as invoicing concerning the sector;

• Lead and ensure project follow-up;

• Ensure and implement an energy policy in line with the municipality's standards;

• Organise and participate in sector and service meetings;

• Prepare the necessary documents for decision-makers (Administrative Council and/or Municipal Council) to take a position, including deliberations, explanatory notes, etc.;

• Represent and safeguard the interests of the project owner;

• Ensure financial monitoring and compliance with investment credits;

• Ensure the application of legal requirements regarding public tenders and conduct monitoring;

• Participate in Commission meetings (with the Administrative Council and the Municipal Council) to present and explain managed projects;

• Establish close collaboration within the sector between the construction and energy parts, with internal services as well as external partners.

Your profile:

• Hold an EPF or HES diploma in architecture or an equivalent qualification;

• Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role with proven managerial skills;

• Have good knowledge of construction and energy legislation and regulations, SIA standards and procedures related to public procurement;

• Have several completed references in construction project management; all SIA phases combined (project, tenders, execution) as project manager;

• Be proficient in office IT tools and specific professional tools;

• Have good priority management, a decisive and results-oriented mindset;

• Demonstrate great flexibility (irregular hours, including weekends);

• Have good knowledge of Geneva municipalities and their functioning, the Geneva social network related to construction and partners linked to the field of activity.

Start date: immediate or to be agreed

Are you ready to take on this new challenge with talent and commitment? Send us your complete application file (cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and diplomas).

Application deadline: 22 November 2026

All candidates for this position will receive a response at the end of the recruitment process.