Luzern
Project Manager Railway Construction (m/f/d)
- 09 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 6003 Luzern
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Project Manager Railway Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Our partner company operates in the construction and real estate sector. We bring talents and leading employers together in this field. If you want to learn more about the company and the position, apply now.
Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced specialist and leader for the project management of railway construction with a focus on railway infrastructure, transport route construction and complex infrastructure projects. You will take on the technical, organisational and financial overall responsibility for demanding railway construction projects from feasibility study through planning to commissioning. The focus is on interdisciplinary project coordination, cost, schedule and quality management as well as the development of sustainable and innovative solutions in railway construction. The position offers a responsible field of activity with great scope for design and the prospect, depending on experience, of taking over the technical and personnel management of the railway construction department.
Responsibilities:
Independent overall project management of complex railway construction and railway infrastructure projects from feasibility study to successful commissioning
Technical and financial responsibility for project execution with control of all relevant planning and implementation phases
Preparation and evaluation of feasibility studies and planning variants taking into account technical, economic and operational requirements
Development of innovative and sustainable infrastructure concepts for the long-term development of the Swiss rail network
Coordination of interdisciplinary specialist areas in railway construction with alignment of civil engineering, routing, civil works and other technical disciplines
Cost, schedule and quality management with continuous monitoring of project goals and early identification of risks
Technical management of internal project teams and external planning partners to ensure efficient and coordinated project processing
Organisation and leadership of project and coordination meetings with clients, specialist planners, authorities and other stakeholders
Consulting and support of clients in the field of railway infrastructure with development of needs-based and economically convincing solutions
Maintenance and expansion of existing customer and partner relationships as well as building a sustainable network in Swiss railway construction
Support in acquiring new infrastructure projects with technical contributions to offers, project proposals and strategic development opportunities
Active development of the railway construction department with promotion of digital planning methods and possible assumption of technical and personnel leadership responsibilities
Qualifications:
Completed university degree as a civil engineer ETH or FH with solid knowledge in structural engineering, civil engineering or infrastructure planning
Several years of experience in managing demanding infrastructure projects ideally with a focus on railway construction, railway infrastructure or transport route construction
Strong technical and economic understanding with the ability to independently manage complex projects from planning to realisation
Experience in interdisciplinary project coordination and collaboration with clients, specialist planners and authorities as well as interest in customer support and acquisition
Confident use of modern planning and project management tools as well as interest in BIM, digital planning methods and sustainable construction technologies
Entrepreneurially minded, independent and responsible personality with organisational skills, teamwork and potential to take on leadership responsibilities
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form as well as convincing communication and negotiation skills for professional collaboration with internal and external project partners
Benefits:
- Participation in health measures
- Flexible working hours
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Open corporate culture
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Work location
Lucerne
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153