Construction Cost Planner / Construction Economist (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

10 December 2025
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Basel

Job summary

Join Burckhardt in Basel as a Baukostenplaner/Bauökonom. Help shape cost management and project evaluation with a clear focus.

Tasks

Manage cost planning and data management for various projects.
Ensure accuracy and transparency in construction costs across teams.
Drive digitalization efforts in cost planning with BIM collaboration.

Skills

You need a technical background in construction and 5 years of experience.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.
Self-motivated with knowledge of Swiss cost planning standards.

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About the job

Burckhardt, Basel

Construction Cost Planner / Construction Economist (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

What awaits you:

You professionally and with foresight shape the areas of cost, data management, project evaluation, and cost planning. In doing so, you take responsibility for the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of construction costs. You act confidently both operationally and strategically, engage actively, and consistently implement innovative solutions. You contribute to challenging architectural projects of various dimensions, complexity, and business areas – whether residential, laboratory, hospital, industrial, or urban planning. You serve as a central contact point for the project teams, work in partnership, recognize opportunities and risks early, and significantly contribute to solving problems in a solution-oriented manner. A special goal is digitalization: you drive it forward cost-consciously and realize projects digitally in the area of cost planning together with our experienced BIM staff.

What you bring:

Completed technical construction training (site manager, technician in building planning for structural engineering, or architect).
Further education in construction economics is an advantage.
At least 5 years of professional experience in construction cost planning / calculation in structural engineering as well as in a comparable function.
Knowledge of Swiss standards, key figures, and cost planning.
Cost planning tools / methodology (Vitruv) are available for use and training if needed.
Convincing communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems and find creative solutions.
Resilience, reliability, and commitment in your work area.
Independent working and entrepreneurial thinking complete your profile.
Good German skills in spoken and written form; French skills are an advantage.

We offer you:

Flexible working models and annual working hours based on trust.
At the headquarters in Basel, you will find a modern working environment and a team of colleagues characterized by team spirit.
Attractive, contemporary employment conditions and long-term perspectives.
Exciting tasks and exchange of experience among specialists.

If you want to know more, I look forward to your contact.

Burckhardt Architektur AG
Ms. Chiara Tütsch
Your HR contact person
+41 61 338 34 34
www.burckhardt.swiss