Business Unit Manager/Business Unit Manager Canton Streets — Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft
- Location
- Liestal
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Tasks
- Professional, financial and personnel management of the Canton Roads business unit with the decentralized regional areas, signalling and maintenance management with approximately 90 employees
- Active participation in the management of the civil engineering office and further development of medium- to long-term strategic goals in the civil engineering office and in the business area for reliable operation and maintenance including art buildings, traffic control systems, lighting and other ancillary systems
- Ensure the necessary human resources and promote interdisciplinary cooperation in the business, department and directorate
- Investment planning within the existing overarching processes and budget management
- Overall management of maintenance and renewal measures as well as structural and operational maintenance and maintenance of technical road installations
- Responsibility for service management through coordination of internal and external services within the business unit
- Ensuring a timely and smooth event and winter service for the entire cantonal road network
Requirements
- Successfully completed degree in engineering or comparable qualification with strong knowledge in civil engineering and road infrastructure
- Several years of professional and managerial experience in a comparable position with specialist and personnel management
- Joy for innovation, ability to change, strong organizational skills and high problem-solving competence
- Professional, financial and personnel management of the Canton Roads business unit with the decentralized regional areas, signalling and maintenance management with approximately 90 employees
- Active participation in the management of the civil engineering office and further development of medium- to long-term strategic goals in the civil engineering office and in the business area for reliable operation and maintenance including art buildings, traffic control systems, lighting and other ancillary systems
Main responsibilities
- Professional, financial and personnel management of the Canton Roads business unit with the decentralized regional areas, signalling and maintenance management with approximately 90 employees
- Active participation in the management of the civil engineering office and further development of medium- to long-term strategic goals in the civil engineering office and in the business area for reliable operation and maintenance including art buildings, traffic control systems, lighting and other ancillary systems
- Ensure the necessary human resources and promote interdisciplinary cooperation in the business, department and directorate
- Investment planning within the existing overarching processes and budget management
- Overall management of maintenance and renewal measures as well as structural and operational maintenance and maintenance of technical road installations
- Responsibility for service management through coordination of internal and external services within the business unit
- Ensuring a timely and smooth event and winter service for the entire cantonal road network Requirements
- Successfully completed degree in engineering or comparable qualification with strong knowledge in civil engineering and road infrastructure
- Several years of professional and managerial experience in a comparable position with specialist and personnel management
Company and context
- Joy for innovation, ability to change, strong organizational skills and high problem-solving competence
- Clear and addressable oral and written communication
- Self-motivation and the ability to effectively delegate tasks
- The cantonal administration of Basel-Landschaft is the largest employer in the canton.
- It offers interesting jobs and a variety of training opportunities.
- In a wide range of professions and fields, more than 6,000 employees provide services for the population and the economy on a daily basis.
- In doing so, they contribute to a high standard of living and promote the attractiveness of the canton.
- Actively shape the future with us!
Additional details
- Ensuring a timely and smooth event and winter service for the entire cantonal road network
Notes and original content
- Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Liestal. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonale Verwaltung Basel-Landschaft during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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