EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School's three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities.
Head of the Infrastructure Service (INFRA)
Mission
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School's three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities.
In this dynamic and constantly evolving context, the Infrastructure, Security and Operations Domain (DSE) is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Infrastructure Service (INFRA), responsible for the PPM of projects.
The Vice-Presidency for Operations (VPO) ensures the smooth running of the various EPFL campuses. This notably includes the management of catering, human resources, information systems, security and site operations, as well as the development and construction of its infrastructures. Its objective is to develop the potential of its collaborators and to deploy and operate smart and sustainable campuses, where the exchange of ideas with users is part of its values.
To successfully carry out these missions, the VPO relies in particular on the Infrastructure, Security and Operations Domain (DSE), which ensures the daily operation, security and development of the campus infrastructures. It is within this domain that the Head of the Infrastructure Service manages all renovation, transformation and campus development projects and carries the portfolio of transformation and construction projects (PPM). They guarantee efficient, compliant and sustainable infrastructures, serving the School's missions of teaching, research and innovation.
Responsible for leading three units (Development Project Unit, Energy Project Unit and Safety Compliance Office) and a service of around 30 collaborators, they ensure the prioritisation and management of projects, the handling of intervention requests, the energy monitoring of infrastructures as well as compliance with standards and directives, particularly in fire protection.
In close collaboration with the Operations Service, the Safety and Health Service, the Domain Management and internal and external partners, they contribute to an overall vision of infrastructures, from planning to implementation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Strategic and operational leadership of the Infrastructure Service, its three units and approximately 30 collaborators. - Management of the project portfolio (PPM): prioritisation, planning, arbitration, monitoring and reporting to Management. - Supervision of the management and execution of renovation, transformation and development projects, as well as maintenance projects for premises. - Support for project managers and Operations in improving and optimising technical infrastructures, management and energy monitoring of buildings. - Leadership of the Safety Compliance Office: quality responsibility in fire protection, advice and support on installation safety, compliance with standards and directives in transformation and construction projects. - Development of standardisation, process standardisation and business processes of the service, with the support of the deputy and quality manager. - Management of contractors and companies: calls for tenders, compliance with applicable laws and public procurement directives, monitoring of contractual commitments. - Preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and service indicators. - Supervision, development and support of unit managers and teams.
Profile
- Higher education (EPF, HES or university) in engineering, architecture or related field, ideally complemented by training in project management or management. - Proven experience in managing construction, renovation or infrastructure projects, ideally within a large organisation or public institution. - Demonstrated experience in project portfolio management (PPM) and budget control. - Successful experience in leading multidisciplinary teams. - Good knowledge of public procurement and contractual monitoring of contractors and companies. - Mastery of standards and directives applicable to construction and installation safety (SIA, AEAI). - Organisational skills for services (strategic, contractual and operational), rigour and synthesis ability. - Ease in communication and cross-functional collaboration. - Fluency in French and English, German is an asset.
We offer
- A responsible position with wide autonomy. - A dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment in a school of international renown. - The opportunity to implement an ambitious strategy with a dynamic and diverse team of highly qualified specialists. - The possibility to improve skills according to the requirements of the role. - Attractive working conditions.
Information
Starting date: as soon as possible
Minimum workload: 80%
Maximum workload: 100%
Contract type: permanent
Workplace: Lausanne
Reference: 2340
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Head of the Infrastructure Service (INFRA)
Mission
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School's three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities.
In this dynamic and constantly evolving context, the Infrastructure, Security and Operations Domain (DSE) is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Infrastructure Service (INFRA), responsible for the PPM of projects.
The Vice-Presidency for Operations (VPO) ensures the smooth running of the various EPFL campuses. This notably includes the management of catering, human resources, information systems, security and site operations, as well as the development and construction of its infrastructures. Its objective is to develop the potential of its collaborators and to deploy and operate smart and sustainable campuses, where the exchange of ideas with users is part of its values.
To successfully carry out these missions, the VPO relies in particular on the Infrastructure, Security and Operations Domain (DSE), which ensures the daily operation, security and development of the campus infrastructures. It is within this domain that the Head of the Infrastructure Service manages all renovation, transformation and campus development projects and carries the portfolio of transformation and construction projects (PPM). They guarantee efficient, compliant and sustainable infrastructures, serving the School's missions of teaching, research and innovation.
Responsible for leading three units (Development Project Unit, Energy Project Unit and Safety Compliance Office) and a service of around 30 collaborators, they ensure the prioritisation and management of projects, the handling of intervention requests, the energy monitoring of infrastructures as well as compliance with standards and directives, particularly in fire protection.
In close collaboration with the Operations Service, the Safety and Health Service, the Domain Management and internal and external partners, they contribute to an overall vision of infrastructures, from planning to implementation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Strategic and operational leadership of the Infrastructure Service, its three units and approximately 30 collaborators. - Management of the project portfolio (PPM): prioritisation, planning, arbitration, monitoring and reporting to Management. - Supervision of the management and execution of renovation, transformation and development projects, as well as maintenance projects for premises. - Support for project managers and Operations in improving and optimising technical infrastructures, management and energy monitoring of buildings. - Leadership of the Safety Compliance Office: quality responsibility in fire protection, advice and support on installation safety, compliance with standards and directives in transformation and construction projects. - Development of standardisation, process standardisation and business processes of the service, with the support of the deputy and quality manager. - Management of contractors and companies: calls for tenders, compliance with applicable laws and public procurement directives, monitoring of contractual commitments. - Preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and service indicators. - Supervision, development and support of unit managers and teams.
Profile
- Higher education (EPF, HES or university) in engineering, architecture or related field, ideally complemented by training in project management or management. - Proven experience in managing construction, renovation or infrastructure projects, ideally within a large organisation or public institution. - Demonstrated experience in project portfolio management (PPM) and budget control. - Successful experience in leading multidisciplinary teams. - Good knowledge of public procurement and contractual monitoring of contractors and companies. - Mastery of standards and directives applicable to construction and installation safety (SIA, AEAI). - Organisational skills for services (strategic, contractual and operational), rigour and synthesis ability. - Ease in communication and cross-functional collaboration. - Fluency in French and English, German is an asset.
We offer
- A responsible position with wide autonomy. - A dynamic and multidisciplinary working environment in a school of international renown. - The opportunity to implement an ambitious strategy with a dynamic and diverse team of highly qualified specialists. - The possibility to improve skills according to the requirements of the role. - Attractive working conditions.
Information
Starting date: as soon as possible
Minimum workload: 80%
Maximum workload: 100%
Contract type: permanent
Workplace: Lausanne
Reference: 2340
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Head of the Infrastructure Service (INFRA) Arbeitgeber: EPFL
Die EPFL ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine inspirierende und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung gefördert wird. Mit einem internationalen Team und einem Fokus auf operative Exzellenz haben Mitarbeiter die Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln und an qualitativ hochwertigen Weiterbildungsprogrammen teilzunehmen. Die Lage in der malerischen Umgebung der Schweiz trägt zusätzlich zu einem ausgewogenen Arbeitsleben bei.
