Head of Department

Join the Municipality of Mont-sur-Lausanne as a Service Head. Shape sustainable infrastructure and mobility for the future!

• Lead and develop service activities while managing resources.
• Define and implement strategies for community infrastructure renewal.
• Oversee projects related to road networks and public lighting.

• Higher education in civil engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong project management and financial coordination abilities.
• Excellent analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.

In response to the evolution of the municipality and the challenges of the coming years in terms of infrastructure, mobility, and sustainable resource management, the Works Department plays a crucial role in supporting this development and planning the infrastructure of tomorrow.

To complement this department, the Municipality of Mont-sur-Lausanne is advertising the position of:

Head of Department 80% to 100%

Purpose of the role:

Define and uphold the long-term strategic vision of the Works Department, particularly in the areas of the road network, water management, and public lighting. Ensure its implementation, monitoring, and development, while managing the department's activities and advising the Municipality on strategic and operational decisions.

Main tasks:

• Lead, organise, and develop the department's activities, ensuring the management of human, financial, and material resources.
• Define and implement development, maintenance, and renewal strategies for municipal infrastructure.
• Manage projects related to the road network, water management, and public lighting, from planning to completion.
• Prepare budgets, investment plans, and ensure the financial monitoring of the department.
• Advise and support the Municipality in decision preparation, notably through the drafting of reports, recommendations, and technical notes.
• Coordinate projects with municipal services, regional and inter-municipal partners, as well as cantonal and federal authorities.
• Guarantee the quality of services, compliance with legal bases, technical standards, public procurement procedures, and deadlines.
• Maintain relations with the public and follow up on requests within the department's remit.

Full details in the job description

Your profile:

• Higher education EPF or HES in civil engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar field, with proven team leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of legal bases and technical standards applicable to the fields of activity.
• Excellent command of public procurement procedures and good understanding of public administration operations.
• Proven skills in project management, strategic planning, coordination, and financial management.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, anticipation, and writing skills.
• Leadership, sense of responsibility, integrity, and ability to unite teams.
• Interpersonal ease, negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate transversally with diverse stakeholders.
• Initiative, autonomy, organisational skills, and public service orientation.
• Proficiency in common IT tools and a category B driving licence.

Start date:

immediately or by agreement