Project Management Road Infrastructure (m/f/d)
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:14 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, dedicated to public welfare. Exciting opportunity with diverse responsibilities and benefits awaits!
Tasks
- Lead projects for road infrastructure management and maintenance.
- Support data management and strategic planning for road systems.
- Oversee special projects, including digital initiatives for the department.
Skills
- Degree in civil or industrial engineering; project management experience preferred.
- Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills essential.
- Ability to work independently with a focus on quality outcomes.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
canton administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant for over half a million people.
The Department of Civil Engineering of the Canton of St. Gallen is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the cantonal road network, which comprises around 650 km of roads. The cantonal road inspection ensures the operation and maintenance of the cantonal roads according to economic principles.
We are looking for a
Project Management Road Infrastructure (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Work location: St. Gallen
What to expect
- Project management and support in maintenance management
- Support in managing the Logo database (GIS knowledge is an advantage)
- Support in the strategic maintenance planning of the road infrastructure including all ancillary facilities as well as the associated reporting
- Tendering for condition assessments
- Creation of calculation bases, statistics, and evaluations
- Development of standards and processes for regular procedural workflows
- Project management of special projects such as digitization projects and development projects (e.g., KPI cockpit, fleet management) for the road inspection
- Deputy in the area of road police permits and, if interested, support in the area of traffic safety
What distinguishes you
- Civil or industrial engineer (ETH/FH)
- Willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics or to independently acquire in-depth knowledge in fundamentally known topics
- Knowledge in handling road construction projects and road maintenance
- Professional experience in project management of interdisciplinary projects at the interface between construction and administrative organization is an advantage
- Negotiation skills, assertiveness, and independent working
- Sense of responsibility and high goal and quality orientation
What we offer
- Diverse tasks and projects
- Independent work with a lot of personal responsibility
- Good development and training opportunities
- Modern workplace and attractive employment conditions
Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
For further information:
Christoph Speith, Head of Maintenance Planning & Permits, Phone 058 229 27 57
