Project Manager / Client 80-100%

About the job

Your new role

In the Project Management department, you represent the city of St. Gallen as the client and lead public construction projects from planning to implementation. In close collaboration with internal administrative departments and external planning offices, you further develop tendered competition projects and provide buildings and spaces for users that are architecturally convincing and meet the requirements for social, ecological, and economic sustainability. With your interest in digitalisation, you actively contribute to the development of the Building Department.

This position is for you if

• You have a university degree as an architect or an equivalent qualification.
• You would like to bring your convincing professional experience in building construction to us.
• You are a team-oriented, resilient personality with a high sense of responsibility.
• You are curious about new things.
• You love working on medium to large construction projects within a small organisational structure.
• You enjoy participating in organisational development and are interested in methods of digital construction (e.g. VDC).
• You are proficient in written and oral communication.

Good reasons to work for the city of St. Gallen:

Your department

The Building Department is responsible for the development, construction, and maintenance of the city of St. Gallen’s buildings. We take care of schools, sports facilities, administrative buildings, cultural venues, and properties of the financial assets, and are committed to high building culture and the needs of the people who live, work, and visit here.

Our corporate culture

We value good collaboration and treat each other with respect. As diverse as the city of St. Gallen are our employees. We support your development and promote the compatibility of work, family, and other areas of life.

What we offer

You can expect a wide range of exciting tasks and intensive contact with people from the fields of architecture and construction as well as colleagues from the city administration. Our flexible working time models can also be adapted to your needs. In addition, we accompany our employees with a versatile internal training programme in their personal and professional development. Families receive a municipal family allowance, and fathers benefit from a 20-day paternity leave. Look forward to a workplace in the heart of the city of St. Gallen.

Our selection process

For questions about the position, please contact Ueli Lanker, Head of Project Management, at 071 224 57 82. Please send your complete application documents exclusively online to the Personnel Services.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.