Site Manager / Civil Engineering Technician

EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked in the top 20 worldwide in many academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6'500 staff members who bring to life the three main missions of the School: 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 more than 120 different nationalities. Site Manager / Civil Engineering Technician (M/F) Mission The Laboratoire des matériaux de construction (LMC) of EPFL, under the direction of Professor Karen Scrivener, is looking for a construction foreman with a federal certificate, an ES technician in site management, or an equivalent profile, to strengthen its team. The LMC is a reference laboratory in the field of cementitious materials. It conducts cutting-edge research activities aimed at developing higher-performance and more sustainable construction materials. In parallel, it constitutes a recognized competence center, placing its expertise at the service of the construction industry. The main missions of the laboratory are as follows: Ensure high-level teaching in the field of construction materials. Conduct fundamental and applied research projects on cementitious materials. Perform technical expertise for actors in the construction sector. Carry out tests and quality control of construction materials for industrial partners. In the context of this function, the recruited person will contribute to the technical activities of the laboratory by utilizing their skills in construction materials, site techniques, and quality control. Main tasks and responsibilities The collaborator will have to ensure the preparation, organization, coordination, and monitoring of one or more projects, from the preparation of the quote to the invoicing of the files: Preparation of quotes and invoicing Various tests for external stakeholders (routine testing on concrete) in the laboratory Help with expertise work Teaching assistance (practical work) Sampling and on-site testing Complete management of mandates Secondary tasks: Maintenance of equipment Calibration of machines Internal training for the use of machines Profile ES technician diploma, site manager, junior HES Civil Engineer or a title deemed equivalent Federal certificate of construction foreman Good knowledge of construction materials (concrete, steel, masonry, wood) Mastery of French, good knowledge of English would be an asset Rigor and organizational skills, analytical mind Dynamic, proactive and autonomous Driver's license mandatory This offer is addressed to any qualified person, without distinction of gender. We offer A dynamic and multicultural working environment in an internationally renowned multidisciplinary institution The opportunity to participate in motivating and varied large-scale projects Attractive working conditions Possibilities for continuing education Information Start date: Min occupancy rate: 80,00 Max occupancy rate: 100,00 Contract type: CDD Duration: 1 year - renewable Reference: 2358 jpid3c397d6jm jpit0730jm jpiy26jm