For a project with a public client, we are looking for a civil engineer (m/f/d) to represent the client. The project includes the development and rehabilitation of roads, sidewalks, street lighting and bus stops.
Typical responsibilities in this role:**
Assuming the non-delegable client tasks according to AHO guidelines, including defining objectives, budget responsibility and making key decisions.
Managing and coordinating external design offices, experts and construction companies.
Ensuring compliance with procurement law (VOB/VgV), building regulations and relevant technical standards (e.g. DIN, ZTV).
Managing cost and schedule control as well as risk management across all project phases (according to HOAI).
Quality assurance on site, organizing construction meetings and carrying out inspections.
Reviewing change requests and invoices.
Regular reporting to department management and political committees; ensuring transparency and clear documentation.
Relevant technologies, tools or methods:**
CAD/BIM software: Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, AutoCAD.
Tendering, contracting, billing (AVA): RIB iTWO, ORCA AVA.
Project management & control: MS Project, Projektron BCS, Asana.
Construction management & documentation: PlanRadar, Capmo.
Solid knowledge of VOB/B, VOB/C and HOAI.
Typical KPIs or success metrics:**
Budget adherence: deviation from approved budget < 10%.
Schedule adherence: meeting milestones (design completion, start of construction, completion) with < 5% delay.
Quality: low defect rate at final inspection (< 5% of trades with significant defects).
Citizen satisfaction: minimal justified citizen complaints during construction.
Legal compliance: number of successfully defended change claims or legal disputes.
Key challenges, risks or specifics:**
Dealing with unforeseen ground conditions and contamination.
Complex and lengthy approval processes involving various public authorities.
Strict budget limits and political pressure in case of cost overruns.
Managing resident interests and public communication.
Challenges due to skills shortage and supply bottlenecks in the construction industry.
Concrete deliverables:**
Completed and approved design and execution plans.
Successfully conducted tender procedure with signed construction contracts.
Documented site inspections according to VOB.
Final project documentation and audited final invoices.
Closing report for senior management and political committees.
Must-haves:**
Degree in civil engineering (Dipl.-Ing./Master/Bachelor).
Proven several years of experience in planning and site management of civil engineering and road construction projects, ideally in the municipal sector.
Solid knowledge of HOAI (all service phases) and procurement and contract law (VOB/A, B, C).
Experience as client representative or project manager.
Nice-to-haves:**
Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, GPM/IPMA).
Experience with BIM methods in civil engineering.
Knowledge of funding acquisition and management.
Personal qualities and mindset:**
High sense of responsibility and integrity in handling public funds.
Strong communication and negotiation skills when dealing with authorities, companies and citizens.
Assertiveness and solution-oriented thinking.
Structured, independent and very precise working style.