CAPEX Lead

CAPEX Lead - Senior Manager

Role Overview

The CAPEX Lead is responsible for the design, execution, and handover of capital investment projects, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, adherence to schedules, quality, and functionality. As a Senior Manager, the CAPEX Lead will oversee midsize to large-scale projects ranging from 1 - 50 MCHF within shared infrastructure areas. This role requires strong leadership to manage multinational project teams and interact effectively with senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the CAPEX project charter, defining scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Lead the execution of CAPEX projects, ensuring they meet budget, scope, and timeline objectives.
• Define and allocate internal and external project resources, providing daily leadership to project teams.
• Establish and implement effective project control systems to manage risk, cost, and scheduling.
• Conduct regular project reviews (safety, quality, cost & schedule) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety policies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure the application of state-of-the-art technical solutions, maintaining compliance with internal and external quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the successful handover of projects, including training and full documentation transfer to operational teams.
• Promote best practices and knowledge-sharing within the engineering community.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Plant Engineering, or related field).
• 5-10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in CAPEX investment projects (infrastructure, energy, wastewater, etc.).
• Proven project management and leadership experience in major international investment projects.

Technical & Project Management Skills:

• Strong project management expertise, including contract management.
• Broad knowledge of project controlling and appraisal.
• Extensive interdisciplinary and HSE knowledge.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure project engineering.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing matrix-based cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a complex environment.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, demonstrating problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory).

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead large-scale CAPEX projects in a dynamic, international environment, making a significant impact on infrastructure development. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for engineering and project management, we invite you to apply.