Construction Cost Planner / Construction Economist (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

10 December 2025
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Basel

Job summary

Join Burckhardt in Basel as a Baukostenplaner/Baukonom. Shape cost management with innovation and foresight.

Tasks

Manage project costs, data, and evaluations professionally.
Ensure accuracy and transparency in construction costs.
Drive digitalization in cost planning with BIM experts.

Skills

Completed construction education; 5+ years in cost planning.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities required.
Self-reliant work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset needed.

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About the job

Burckhardt, Basel

Construction Cost Planner / Construction Economist (m/f/d) 80 - 100%

What awaits you:

You professionally and with foresight shape the areas of cost, data management, project evaluation, and cost planning. In doing so, you take responsibility for the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of construction costs. You act confidently both operationally and strategically, engage actively, and consistently implement innovative solutions. You contribute to challenging architectural projects of various dimensions, complexities, and business areas – whether residential, laboratory, hospital, industrial, or urban planning. You serve as a central contact point for the project teams, work in partnership, recognize opportunities and risks early, and significantly contribute to solving problems in a solution-oriented manner. A special goal is digitalization: you drive it forward cost-consciously and realize projects digitally in the area of cost planning together with our experienced BIM staff.

What you bring:

A completed technical construction education as a construction manager, building planning technician in structural engineering, or architect.
Preferably with a degree in construction economics.
At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of construction cost planning / calculation in structural engineering, as well as experience in a comparable position.
Knowledge of Swiss standards, key figures, and cost planning.
Cost planning tools / methodology (Vitruv) are available for application and training if needed.
Convincing communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems and find creative solutions.
Resilience, reliability, and commitment in your work area.
Independent working and entrepreneurial thinking complete your profile.
Good French skills facilitate collaboration with our employees in Lausanne and Geneva.

We offer you:

Flexible working models and annual working hours based on trust.
At the headquarters in Basel, you will find a modern working environment and a team of colleagues characterized by team spirit.
Attractive, contemporary employment conditions and long-term perspectives.
Exciting tasks and exchange of experience among specialists.

If you want to know more, I look forward to your contact.

Burckhardt Architektur AG
Ms. Chiara Tütsch
Your HR contact person
+41 61 338 34 34
www.burckhardt.swiss