St. Gallen
Project Manager Hydraulic Engineering (m/f/d)
- 13 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 115 000 /year
- German (Intermediate)
- St. Gallen
About the job
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Project Manager Hydraulic Engineering (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 115,000How do you shape living together in a vibrant city? Our Rocken partner is active in the administration and development of municipal structures. The focus is on urban planning, infrastructure, education, social affairs and economic promotion. From local planning to mobility concepts to integration – projects are implemented here that shape the everyday life of many people. The field of activity is broad and demanding: processing building applications, accompanying site developments, advancing school space planning or coordinating cooperation with businesses and the population. Those who work here make a concrete difference. Decisions have a direct impact on the cityscape and coexistence. Short distances, interdisciplinary teams and practical solutions characterise the working day at the Rocken partner. Are you ready to take responsibility and actively help shape things?
Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for a specialist for project management in hydraulic engineering with a focus on flood protection, watercourse construction and revitalisation. You take on the client representation and manage demanding projects from planning through approval procedures and tendering to realisation. In doing so, you coordinate engineering offices, cantonal specialist offices, authorities and other project participants and ensure a professionally, timely and financially controlled project execution. Smaller hydraulic engineering and watercourse projects you plan and implement independently if required.
Responsibilities:
Assuming the client representation for hydraulic engineering and flood protection projects
Independent management and control of flood protection, watercourse construction and revitalisation projects
Coordination of projects across the various planning, approval and implementation phases
Leadership and support of commissioned engineering offices, planners and executing companies
Coordination with cantonal specialist offices, authorities, landowners and other stakeholders
Planning and realisation of smaller watercourse construction, maintenance and protection projects
Technical support of hydraulic, hydraulic engineering and aquatic ecological investigations
Participation in variant studies, feasibility analyses and technical project bases
Control and monitoring of costs, deadlines, quality and project progress
Support of tenders, awards and execution work in water and civil engineering
Coordination of requirements from flood protection, watercourse maintenance and revitalisation
Ensuring project execution in accordance with relevant SIA standards as well as cantonal and federal water protection and hydraulic engineering regulations
Qualifications:
Degree as BSc/FH Civil Engineer, certified technician HF, environmental engineer, spatial planner or comparable professional training
Sound expertise in hydraulic engineering, especially in flood protection, watercourse construction and/or revitalisation
Experience in project management, project leadership or client representation, ideally in public infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Swiss planning, approval and construction processes as well as relevant hydraulic engineering regulations and standards
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive pension and insurance benefits
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