Energie Wasser Bern
Bern
Project Manager as PMO in Large-Scale District Heating Project 80 - 100%
- 21 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Bern
Job summary
Join us in Bern, where your efforts shape our energy future. Be part of a supportive team focused on sustainable solutions.
Tasks
- Support project leaders in expanding district heating with cost and risk assessments.
- Monitor finances, risks, and procurements to ensure successful project completions.
- Promote knowledge sharing and innovative solutions across projects for efficiency.
Skills
- Degree in engineering or natural sciences with project experience.
- Strong communication skills to unite diverse interests effectively.
- Proficiency in IT systems and project management methodologies.
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About the job
Water. Electricity. Heat. Bern counts on us. And we count on you. What you do here is important. We rely on you to get involved, contribute ideas, and help shape things. And you can count on us. We are a fair partner with ideas for the future. That’s why we plan long-term with you.
These are your tasks
- Take the central role in supporting the large-scale project managers "District Heating Expansion" regarding costs, schedules, and risk assessments
- Review and monitor finances, risks, and procurements, prepare reports, and thus contribute to successful project completions
- Independently handle sub-tasks and initiatives within the projects, such as optimising return temperatures, densification areas, or strategic planning
- Promote knowledge exchange within and between projects through experience sharing, knowledge platforms, and other suitable formats
- Introduce innovative approaches and intelligent analyses to improve processes efficiently and further develop project management
- Engage in the challenging field of public interests as well as in interdisciplinary and cross-departmental teams and develop solutions
This is what sets you apart
- University degree (HF/FH/ETH) in engineering or natural sciences (civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy, etc.) with initial experience in projects or a comparable discipline
- Enjoyment of cooperative collaboration, ideally with experience in interdisciplinary project teams
- Strong communication skills and ability to bring together different interests
- Enjoyment in co-developing new solutions to realise sustainable and efficient energy solutions in urban areas
- Quick comprehension and great willingness to learn new topics
- Very good knowledge in using common IT systems and good understanding of data and analyses (MS Office, SAP, etc.)
- Knowledge of project management methods and processes in investment projects
- Very good German language skills
Do you have questions?
Your new manager, Michael Jaun, looks forward to your application. Thank you for using our online application for this. It’s simple, fast, and also without a personal login. If you have any questions beforehand, just call Michael at: 031 321 32 85.
About us
Our strategy can be summed up well: We supply Bern with energy and water – safely and sustainably. There is plenty to do. And we have big plans. For that, we need you. People with the ambition to make a difference and the desire to reach the goal together as a team. So that our Bern remains a great place to live.
