Project Planner and Construction Manager | Planer*in / Bauleiter*in
Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Job Summary
As a Project Planner and Construction Manager at KVB in Cologne, you will play a vital role in shaping the city's future mobility and climate protection efforts. Your daily responsibilities include the independent planning and coordination of new construction, renewal, and conversion projects for critical infrastructure such as traffic signal systems, communication systems, and network control technology. You will manage projects through all phases of HOAI 1–9, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards while coordinating with authorities and internal departments. This role is highly attractive for professionals seeking a long-term career with a stable public transport provider, offering a permanent contract, flexible working hours (including home office), and comprehensive benefits like 30 days of vacation and a company pension. It is a unique opportunity to lead complex technical projects that directly impact the infrastructure of a major metropolitan area.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master, Bachelor, or Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field. Alternatively, a state-certified technician qualification in these fields is accepted.
Experience
- Extensive professional experience in a responsible position within electrical engineering, telecommunications, or infrastructure planning
- Proven track record in independently managing or steering complex technical projects
- Experience in coordinating with authorities, external companies, and expert consultants
- Professional experience in cost calculation, tendering, and contract awarding processes
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Willingness for business travel, night work, and weekend work as project requirements dictate.
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