Senior Site Manager – Building Envelope

About the job

Specialising in the management, organisation, planning and coordination of construction projects, mexem SA is based in Bulle. It brings together complementary expertise to support clients and coordinate project stakeholders.

As part of the site management of a major industrial project currently under construction in Bulle, we are looking for a Site Manager specialised in building envelope to strengthen our site management team composed of around twenty people.

In close collaboration with the Envelope Works Manager, who is responsible for the development and general direction of the project, you are the reference for operational execution and daily coordination of the works.

Your mission

You manage the execution of the works and supervise the dedicated site team, ensuring the proper completion of the envelope works, from preparation to handover, respecting quality, cost and time requirements.

Your main responsibilities

• Manage the execution of envelope works on several buildings.
• Supervise the site team, allocate responsibilities and set priorities.
• Translate project directions into methods, sequences and execution decisions.
• Coordinate interfaces with structures, main construction, technical installations, interior fittings and other trades.
• Manage companies working on façades, waterproofing and insulation.
• Monitor progress, costs, changes, risks and additional works within your scope.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, SIA standards, AEAI prescriptions and best practices.
• Oversee inspections, non-conformities, corrective measures, handovers and clearance of reservations.
• Lead operational meetings and provide regular reporting to the Envelope Works Manager and project management.

Your profile

• Higher education in construction: HES/EPF engineer, architect, ES technician, diploma or master’s in a building envelope trade, or equivalent training.
• Proven experience in site management or construction supervision, with significant expertise in building envelope.
• Recent operational experience on a complex project carried out in Switzerland.
• Practical and current knowledge of standards and regulations applicable to the envelope, building physics and fire protection.
• Ability to analyse construction details, identify critical interfaces and propose feasible solutions.
• Experience in supervising site managers or construction teams.
• Field leadership, sense of responsibility, organisation and decision-making ability.
• Comfortable with common IT tools; experience with a collaboration platform such as Dalux (ideally).
• Excellent command of French.

What we offer

• A major operational role on a large-scale industrial project.
• Responsibility for the execution of the envelope across all buildings and supervision of a team of site managers.
• A permanent contract with professional prospects beyond this site: mexem SA aims to build on acquired skills to undertake other large-scale projects.
• A salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities, paid in 13 instalments.

Practical information

Workplace: Bulle, with daily presence on site

Work rate: 100%

Travel: no regular business travel

Start date: immediately or to be agreed