German Speaking Project Engineer Road Construction

Base Location: Ludwigshafen am Rhein Germany (Hybrid setup: 12 work-from-home days per week)

Target Salary:gross p.a.

Employment Model: Permanent Full-Time Position

Experience Expectation: 5 years of specialized work experience

Language Requirement: Advanced German skills (C1 standard or native fluency)

Functioning as the main municipal client authority this organization directs key civil engineering and urban mobility initiatives across the municipality. A team of roughly 50 specialists collaborates closely on site-bound development programs. The environment blends clear accountability with flat hierarchies professional growth opportunities and a shared dedication to improving public infrastructure.

• Infrastructure Leadership: Lead the technical planning coordination and operational delivery of major road and transit networks within a flagship citywide infrastructure venture.
• Traffic Stream Management: Design and deploy strategies to maintain seamless urban transit utilizing a structured multi-zone traffic concept.
• Principal Representation: Act as the direct representative for the project owner overseeing on-site execution and safeguarding client interests across all build phases.
• Contract & Subsidy Management: Audit specialized engineering invoices (in accordance with HOAI standards) and track official public funding allocations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage approval workflows to secure all necessary statutory permits authority sign-offs and legal concessions.
• Schedule & Milestone Oversight: Establish project schedules define key performance indicators control expenditure and draft structured progress reports for stakeholders.

• Educational Foundation: University degree (Bachelor Master or Diplom) in Civil Engineering Transport Engineering or a matching field focused on highway engineering or traffic design.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years spent planning and delivering public roadway highway or transit infrastructure projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of relevant engineering norms legal codes and structured project management frameworks alongside expertise in traffic stream regulation.
• Preferred Capability: Familiarity with or a strong interest in Environment-Sensitive Traffic Management (UVM).
• Language Proficiency: High-level operational command of German (C1 certificate or native speaker level).
• Soft Skills: Persuasive communication negotiation tact high accountability a structured approach to troubleshooting and strong cross-functional collaboration.

• Owner-Side Authority: Work from the decision-makers perspective guiding strategy and project direction rather than functioning as an external service provider.
• High-Impact Local Presence: Drive a transformative public initiative that directly reshapes the regional transit landscape.
• No Long-Distance Commuting: All construction sites are located within the immediate urban area allowing effortless site visits without out-of-town travel.
• Comprehensive Remuneration: Includes a full 13th-month salary bonus an employer-funded pension scheme 30 vacation days and extra time off for special life events.
• Workplace Adaptability: Enjoy a balanced work environment with flexible working hours outside core times and a option to work remotely up to two days a week.
• Onboarding & Professional Growth: Seamless integration via a dedicated mentor paired with an annual budget for continuous education digital learning options and career progression pathways.
• Additional Perks: Subsidized local transit cards (Deutschlandticket) e-bike and bicycle leasing reduced parking fees access to shared fleet vehicles and corporate discount platforms.

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