Construction Manager

12 February 2026
100%
Apprenticeship
Thusis

Job summary

Join the diverse Graubünden canton, the only trilingual one in Switzerland. Enjoy a great work-life balance in a stunning natural setting.

Tasks

Lead and oversee construction sites as a representative of the client.
Coordinate work schedules and ensure quality of contract execution.
Prepare estimates, tender documents, and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Completed vocational training in the construction industry required.
Experience in road and civil engineering is essential.
Strong organizational and negotiation skills needed.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden together with us.

Construction Manager

Graubünden Civil Engineering Office, District 7 Thusis | 80-100% | Thusis

The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the cantonal roads as well as hydraulic engineering and slow traffic in Graubünden. We also take care of the operational maintenance of the national roads within the canton. The canton’s road infrastructure includes over 1,450 engineering structures, including bridges at dizzying heights up to 90 meters and tunnels up to 3 kilometers long. The challenges posed by the nature of our mountain canton in summer and winter make our work demanding and diverse. As a Friendly Work Space certified office, the health and satisfaction of our approximately 480 employees are particularly important to us. For this reason, we are committed to systematic occupational health management (BGM).

We are looking for a Construction Manager for the Road Maintenance Department in District 7 Thusis from May 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Management and supervision of assigned construction sites as client representative
Scheduling and coordination of work
Ensuring quality, scope, and execution of the entire contract work
Preparation of cost estimates, tender documents, and billing
Budget monitoring
Performing technical tasks for road maintenance
Providing on-call service as operations manager

What we expect from you

Completed vocational training in the construction industry
Additional training as construction foreman, foreman, construction manager, or equivalent further education
Several years of professional experience in road and civil engineering
Practical experience in cost estimation
Personality with assertiveness, organizational and negotiation skills, as well as teamwork ability
Italian language skills are an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

If you have any questions, Leo Heini, Head of District 7 Thusis, will be happy to assist you at the phone number 081 632 56 01.

Application deadline: March 8, 2026