Head of Construction Management (m/f/d)

Head of Construction Management (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are seeking an experienced leader as Head of Construction Management for an established company in the field of real estate services, client advisory, and property development. You will take on the strategic and operational leadership of the Construction Management department and be responsible for the development, planning, and realisation of demanding conversion, renovation, and modernisation projects. The focus is on personnel and technical leadership, construction project management, cost and quality control, as well as technical real estate consulting. The position combines overall entrepreneurial responsibility, operational project management, and strategic business development with direct influence on the further development of the specialist area.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic and operational management of the Construction Management department including personnel management, resource planning, budget responsibility, and further development of the service offering

• Overall responsibility for conversion, renovation, and modernisation projects from project initiation through planning and execution to acceptance and handover

• Preparation of condition analyses and property assessments to evaluate building fabric, maintenance needs, investment potential, and construction risks

• Development of feasibility studies and renovation concepts including variant comparisons, cost estimates, and profitability calculations

• Management of building permit procedures and execution planning taking into account cantonal building regulations, SIA standards, and technical requirements

• Construction project controlling and cost management including budgeting, scheduling, cost monitoring, change order management, and project accounting

• Leadership and coordination of site managers, project managers, and external specialist planners as well as management of contractors and other project participants

• Technical client advisory and real estate consulting for conversions, renovations, construction defects, investment decisions, and maintenance strategies

• Acquisition and business development including customer care, quotation preparation, mandate acquisition, and expansion of the construction management portfolio

• Quality assurance and risk management during planning and realisation as well as ensuring compliance with contractual bases and quality standards

• Conducting specialist seminars and training on topics such as construction management, renovation planning, construction costs, and building law requirements

• Professional representation of the company in committees and professional organisations as well as participation in the strategic further development of the Construction Management area

Qualifications:

• Completed degree in architecture from a university of applied sciences or ETH, ideally supplemented by further training in construction management, site management, or construction project management

• Several years of professional experience as a site manager or project manager with a focus on conversions, renovations, and property modernisation

• Proven leadership experience in the technical and personnel management of construction project teams or a construction management department

• Sound knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, construction and planning processes, building permit procedures, and construction contract law

• In-depth expertise in construction cost planning, project controlling, tenders, awards, and construction accounting

• Experience in technical real estate consulting, condition analysis, feasibility assessment, and economic evaluation of renovation projects

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good user knowledge of construction administration and project management software

• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and varied activities/projects
• Well-established and dynamic team

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Work location
Zurich