Head of Infrastructure and Operations Section (100%) — Canton du Valais
- Location
- Sierre
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
The Territorial Unit III (TU III) Service is one of 11 units in Switzerland responsible for the maintenance of national roads.
TU III employs 120 employees who guarantee 24/7 safety and management of national roads in Valais.
This network extends over 186 kilometers, from the A9 highway exit at Bex-nord to Gondo. Missions
- The Territorial Unit III (TU III) Service is one of 11 units in Switzerland responsible for the maintenance of national roads.
- TU III employs 120 employees who guarantee 24/7 safety and management of national roads in Valais.
- Your responsibilities include preparing and monitoring the section's budget as well as ensuring efficient use of resources.
- You plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance work on national road infrastructure and maintenance centers, to ensure a safe, available, and high-performing road network
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (EPF, HES) or equivalent training Proven experience in team leadership
- Solid experience in managing road infrastructure
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities include preparing and monitoring the section's budget as well as ensuring efficient use of resources.
- You plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance work on national road infrastructure and maintenance centers, to ensure a safe, available, and high-performing road network
- You are also responsible for the vehicle fleet and operational equipment of the entire service.
- You represent the section to OFROU, authorities, and partners and participate in the strategic deliberations of Territorial Unit III.
- You provide essential contributions to projects for renewal, modernization, and development of road infrastructure
- You ensure at all times compliance with safety, quality, availability, and sustainability requirements for road infrastructure.
- Additionally, you contribute to continuous improvement of processes, development of management and monitoring tools, and digital transformation of the section.
- You participate in the management on-call service Required Profile
- You hold a degree in civil engineering (EPF, HES) or equivalent training.
- You have proven experience in team leadership
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (EPF, HES) or equivalent training Proven experience in team leadership
- Solid experience in managing road infrastructure
- Experience in project management and budget control
- Cohesive leadership and excellent communication skills
- Autonomy, pragmatism, and results-oriented approach Proficiency in common IT tools
- Native French or German speaker with excellent knowledge of the second official language
Application process
- Online application preferred: www.vs.ch/jobs or submit applications to: Human Resources Service, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion
- Application deadline: September 11, 2026 / Reference number: 112350
Contacts
- Information about the position: Territorial Unit III Service (027 607 25 09)
Company and context
- As a member of the management team, you will lead the Infrastructure and Operations section from financial, organizational, and human resources perspectives
- Your organizational sense, analytical thinking, and ability to make decisions are among your main strengths.
- You work autonomously, pragmatically, and results-oriented.
- You master common IT tools; knowledge of OFROU standards and directives is an asset.
- Native French or German speaker with excellent knowledge of the second official language Special Conditions
- Start date: November 1, 2026 or by agreement
- Open-ended employment contract, contingent on Confederation funding Information
Additional details
- This network extends over 186 kilometers, from the A9 highway exit at Bex-nord to Gondo.
- You participate in the management on-call service Special Conditions
- Open-ended employment contract, contingent on Confederation funding
Notes and original content
- You participate in the management on-call service
- Special Conditions
- Information
Questions about this listing
What salary does Canton du Valais offer for this role?
Canton du Valais lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Sierre. 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 Canton du Valais 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 Canton du Valais 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 Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais 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 Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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