Head of department/in road construction, 80-100 % — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The Office for Transport and Civil Engineering (AVT) is responsible for the further development and value preservation of the cantonal roads and paths as well as their operational maintenance.
It plans and orders public regional and local transport and approves transport measures on municipal roads.
The aim is to ensure performance-appropriate, safe and sustainable transport mobility in the canton.
- The Office for Transport and Civil Engineering (AVT) is responsible for the further development and value preservation of the cantonal roads and paths as well as their operational maintenance.
- It plans and orders public regional and local transport and approves transport measures on municipal roads.
- You have completed a civil engineering degree ETH/FH or an equivalent education.
- In-depth knowledge and several years of experience in the planning and realization of complex road construction projects – especially in the settlement area – distinguish you.
Key requirements
- You have completed a civil engineering degree ETH/FH or an equivalent education.
- In-depth knowledge and several years of experience in the planning and realization of complex road construction projects – especially in the settlement area – distinguish you.
- As a motivating leader, you bring several years of leadership experience as well as profound knowledge in project and portfolio management.
- They think in a network, quickly capture different interests and requirements, carefully weigh them against each other.
- They work independently and solution-oriented, appreciate the cooperation in the team and communicate verbally and in writing clearly, securely and addressable.
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV Equal pay between men and women Loyalty rewards
- 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive offer of internal and external training Questions? Schibler Roger Cantonal engineer
Contacts
- Email applications cannot be considered.
- 032 627 26 31
- Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activity of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and economy with their own imprint.
- Behind this promise stands the canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, a tangible flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
- Convinced?
- We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers.
Company and context
- They lead the road construction department with around 20 employees and are responsible for their personnel, professional and organizational leadership.
- In your role, you are responsible for the project planning and implementation of cantonal road construction projects, from planning to successful implementation.
- The annual and multiannual planning of road construction investments is controlled by you, while you always keep an eye on deadlines, costs and quality.
- They manage a versatile project portfolio and ensure targeted, economical and high-quality project management.
- As a member of the Executive Board, you contribute to the further development of the Office and represent it in cantonal and extra-cantonal committees, commissions and working groups.
Additional details
- For the road construction department, we are looking for a department manager at the Solothurn site, 80-100%, as of 01.12.2026 or by agreement. Your responsibility
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model Part-time work, also in cadre Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV Equal pay between men and women
- 2 weeks paternity leave Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive offer of internal and external training
Notes and original content
- For the road construction department, we are looking for a department manager at the Solothurn site, 80-100%, as of 01.12.2026 or by agreement.
- Your responsibility
- Your profile
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in cadre
- Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty rewards
- 2 weeks paternity leave
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
Kanton Solothurn lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Solothurn. 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 Kanton Solothurn offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Solothurn 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 Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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