Leiter*in Ausführung — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 38 days ago
Full description
We design Zurich from the ground up: liveable and climate-neutral. Bring your expertise and work with us on a future-oriented city. Together we make Zurich even more liveable. For the value preservation business unit, we are looking for reinforcements as a result of the retirement of the previous holder from 1 April 2027 or by agreement.
Tasks
- Strategic, human and organizational management and further development of the department of execution with around 95 employees and learners on four workshops as well as management of the organization across several hierarchical levels
- Overall responsibility for occupational safety, health protection and fleet management
- Ensuring a service-oriented organization and execution of structural maintenance works, upgrading measures, winter service and other structural and operational measures in public land
- Development and implementation of the strategic orientation of the department in accordance with the overarching goals of the Civil Engineering Office and the City of Zurich as well as early recognition of relevant developments and need for action
- Continuous development and optimization of activities and processes in the buyer-creator principle according to the principles of sustainable development, circular economy and net zero, support through progressive digitalization as well as the introduction and implementation of current trends
- Responsibility for personnel and succession planning, personnel development and recruitment across all hierarchical levels as well as management and cooperation in interdisciplinary steering committees, projects and working groups on topics of the department and beyond
Profile
- Higher education (HF, FH or ETH) in construction/planning with supplementary business administration and management training
- Forward-looking and service-oriented personality with many years of practical experience in leading larger organizations
- Proven technical and methodological competence in road/ground construction and in the upgrading of public spaces
- Willingness to assume topical responsibility, lead management of strategic topics and project management of highly demanding cross-cutting tasks such as planning and execution of urban greening, upgrading or mobility measures
- High social and communication skills, stylish German in words and writing, high sense of responsibility, pronounced independence and a credible role model
We offer
- The opportunity to shape the future of the largest Swiss city.
- A culture that is shaped by respectful, reliable, ambitious and inclusive values and an employer who lives equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A functioning organization with careful training.
- Attractive employment conditions, such as contribution to catering costs, a solid pension fund with an above-average employer share and targeted training and further education opportunities.
About us
For a high quality of life: The approximately 350 employees of the civil engineering office shape the mobility and public space in the largest city in Switzerland every day.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 113'500 - 172'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadt Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Stadt Zürich 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 Stadt Zürich 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Stadt Zürich?
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