Head of the Works Department

--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, title: Head of the Works Department --- Head of the Works Department =============================== Purpose of the function: Define and carry 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 evolution, while steering the department's activities and advising the Municipality in its strategic and operational decisions. Main tasks: * Direct, organize, and develop the department's activities, ensuring the management of human, financial, and material resources. * Define and implement strategies for the development, maintenance, and renewal of communal infrastructures. * Lead projects related to the road network, water management, and public lighting, from their planning to their completion. * Elaborate budgets, investment plans, and ensure the financial monitoring of the department. * Advise and accompany the Municipality in the preparation of decisions, notably through the drafting of reports, preliminary notices, and technical notes. * Coordinate projects with communal services, regional and inter-communal 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 population and ensure the follow-up of requests pertaining to the department. Your profile: * Higher education EPF or HES in civil engineering, or a title deemed equivalent. * Professional experience of at least 5 years in a similar field, with proven experience in team management. * Good knowledge of the legal bases and technical standards and the legal bases applicable to the areas of activity. * Excellent mastery of public procurement procedures and good knowledge of the functioning of a public administration. * 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 skills, negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate transversally with various interlocutors. * Spirit of initiative, autonomy, sense of organization, and orientation towards public service. * Mastery of standard IT tools and category B driver's license. Full details in [the specifications](< >) Start date: immediately or by arrangement Send your complete application (Cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas), until 18 November 2026, via the Job'up platform or by mail to: Administration communale Service des Ressources humaines Rte de Lausanne 16 Case Postale 35 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne Applications sent by email will not be taken into account in the selection process. Commune du Mont-sur-Lausanne * Commune du Mont-sur-Lausanne Route de Lausanne 16 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne * [ ](< >) jpidbfcca52jm jpit1044jm jpiy26jm