Construction Manager

09 March 2026
100%
Permanent position
Samedan

Job summary

Join the Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton! Enjoy a diverse work environment with great quality of life.

Tasks

Lead and oversee construction sites as client representative.
Set deadlines and coordinate project activities effectively.
Ensure quality and compliance with contract specifications.

Skills

Completed vocational training in construction required.
Strong organizational and negotiation skills essential.
Knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is a plus.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless sunny days per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Construction Manager

Technical Office | 80 - 100 % | Samedan

The Technical Office is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of cantonal roads, as well as for the implementation of hydraulic works and non-motorized traffic in Graubünden. We are also responsible for the operational maintenance of national roads within the canton. The cantonal road infrastructure includes over 1450 structures, including bridges up to 90 meters high and tunnels up to 3 kilometers long. The challenges that the nature of our mountain canton presents in summer and winter make our work demanding and varied. As an office certified with the Friendly Work Space label, the health and satisfaction of our approximately 480 employees are particularly important to us. For this reason, we are committed to systematic health management in the company (GSA).

For the road construction section, we are looking for a construction manager from July 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Responsibilities

Management and supervision of assigned construction sites as the client representative
Setting deadlines and coordinating work
Ensuring quality, measurement activities, and execution of all contractually agreed work
Preparation of estimates, tender documents, and calculations
Monitoring the budget

What we expect from you

Completed professional apprenticeship in construction
Further training as site manager, foreman, or construction manager, or equivalent professional development
Several years of professional experience in road construction and civil engineering
Practical experience in describing services
A person capable of asserting themselves, with organizational skills and negotiation abilities, as well as the ability to work in a team
Knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is desirable

We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.

If you have any questions, Pascal Barrea is happy to assist you at phone number 081 257 37 56.

Application deadline: March 29, 2026