Foreman Hazardous Substance Remediation (m/f/d)

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Additionally, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the expertise from highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units under one roof to form an integrated, multinational leading construction and real estate service provider. With its headquarters in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 staff (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com

For our Refurbishment Master Builder Zurich department, we are looking for you as a Foreman: Hazardous Substance Remediation. Your area of operation includes varied construction sites in the Zurich region. You will work in a dynamic, straightforward team that impresses with a healthy mix of experience and fresh ideas. You can expect a strong team spirit and a lot of personal responsibility.

What you will achieve

• Leading construction sites in collaboration with the project manager
• Professional leadership and instruction of site employees as well as clear and continuous communication with the foremen
• Planning, preparing and executing:
  • On-site inspections
  • Preparation of required documents for authorities and foremen (e.g. SUVA, UGZ, STEB, cantons, municipality): forms, plans, remediation concepts
  • Site inspection with foreman before the start of the contract
• Control before work begins in the black zone (according to EKAS 6503)
• Final inspection before clearance measurement
• Assistance in carrying out all remediation work
• Enforcement of occupational safety
• Enforcement and compliance with all SUVA guidelines to protect employees (EKAS 6503/6508), especially the "red points list of SUVA"
• Active participation in improving processes and site workflows, work, material use and the like
• Correct and friendly behaviour towards customers / on site
• Preparation of foreman measurements
• Preparation of time and material records
• Assistance with change order management
• Preparation of small quotations

Why you will succeed

• Ideally, you already have experience in hazardous substance remediation, or you want to specifically develop further in this area.
• You work structured, organised and precisely – even when things get hectic.
• With your entrepreneurial mindset and negotiation skills, you always seek win-win solutions for the customer and the company.
• You are resilient, show high commitment and keep an overview even in complex projects.
• You are comfortable with MS Office and communicate confidently in German – additional languages are a plus.
• You are a true team player with a customer-oriented mindset and actively contribute to shared success.

What we offer you

• 5 weeks holiday and 9 paid bridge days
• an in-house pension fund with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution levels
• numerous discounts on well-known providers of products and services

Why our employees enjoy working with us, they tell you themselves in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8

Could this position interest you? If yes, apply today via this advertisement! We look forward to getting to know you.

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