Zürich
Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 13 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
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Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced professional for the independent construction management of demanding building construction projects in the Zurich region and Central Switzerland. You will take operational responsibility for diverse construction projects from the start of construction to turnkey handover, ensuring economical, timely, and high-quality realisation. The focus is on coordinating all project participants, managing construction costs and schedules, and technically supervising the execution. The position offers independent project responsibility, modern digital tools, and varied construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Building Construction Management: Independent management and supervision of demanding new build, conversion, and renovation projects from construction preparation to handover
Site Organisation: Planning, organising, and coordinating all construction processes considering technical and scheduling project requirements
Contractor Coordination: Managing and supervising contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on site
Schedule Management: Creating, updating, and monitoring construction programmes, execution dates, and project-related milestones
Cost Control: Monitoring construction costs, checking contractor invoices, and controlling change orders and cost developments
Quality Assurance: Checking construction execution regarding plan specifications, material quality, technical requirements, and applicable Swiss building standards
Construction Meetings: Organising, leading, and recording construction and coordination meetings with clients, specialist planners, and executing companies
Interface Management: Coordination between architecture, structural engineering, building services, and executing trades to ensure smooth construction processes
Technical Problem Solving: Assessing execution variants, clarifying construction-technical questions, and coordinating necessary adjustments
Construction Administration: Managing site documentation, processing measurements, time sheets, change orders, and project-relevant documents
Digital Construction Management: Using modern digital tools for scheduling, cost control, defect management, and project documentation
Acceptance and Project Completion: Organising construction acceptances, monitoring defect rectification, and coordinating turnkey handover to the client
Qualifications:
Completed training as a certified construction manager building construction, technician HF construction planning or building construction or comparable construction-technical qualification
Several years of professional experience in Swiss construction management, especially in the realisation of demanding building construction projects
Sound knowledge of construction scheduling, contractor coordination, as well as cost, schedule, and quality control
Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building regulations, and execution standards, especially SIA 118
Experience in construction administration, including measurement control, invoice verification, change order management, and acceptance processes
User knowledge of digital construction management and project management tools, especially for scheduling, cost control, and project documentation
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for site coordination, meeting management, and technical documentation
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153