Head of Civil Engineering Division | Leitung des Bereichs Tiefbau (m/w/d)

Stadtverwaltung Organisation

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Oct 16, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This senior leadership role involves heading the Civil Engineering Division, overseeing a team of 77 employees responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of all public roads, bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure within the city limits. Day-to-day responsibilities include comprehensive personnel management, setting and realizing annual work programs for infrastructure development and structural renovations within strict budgetary guidelines, and acting as the municipal client (Bauherr). The successful candidate will manage the allocation of departmental funds, coordinate administrative services such as fee collection and claims processing, and represent the division externally to various authorities and the City Council. This position requires a Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, multi-year experience in road construction and structural engineering, and proven leadership capabilities, ensuring a high-performing and safe transportation network.

Required Skills

Education

Master's Degree (Diplom TH/TU or equivalent) in Road and Traffic Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a comparable engineering field

Experience

  • Multi-year experience in road construction and/or structural engineering
  • Multi-year leadership and management experience, preferably in a public institution
  • Experience in designing complex change management processes

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake tasks outside of regular service hours