Project Manager for Execution (Sector Site Manager)
- 22 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton, known for its stunning landscapes. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on well-being.
Tasks
- Lead road construction and civil engineering projects across the canton.
- Ensure project compliance with technical, deadline, and cost standards.
- Coordinate between design and execution phases of road projects.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or equivalent, with extensive project experience.
- Strong communication skills and initiative are essential.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management software is required.
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About the job
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its 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 days of sunshine per year, offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Project Manager for Execution (Sector Site Manager)
Technical Office | 80-100 % | Chur
The Technical Office is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of cantonal roads, as well as hydraulic structures and slow mobility in Graubünden. In addition, we take care of the operational maintenance of national roads within the canton. The cantonal road infrastructure includes over 1450 structures, including bridges up to 90 metres high and tunnels up to 3 kilometres long. The challenges that the nature of our mountain canton conceals in summer and winter make our work demanding and varied. As a certified office 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 from 1 January 2027 or by agreement a project manager for execution (sector site manager)
- Technical responsibility for new construction, expansion and renovation projects assigned along the main road network throughout the canton
- Responsibility for project development from a technical perspective, adherence to deadlines and costs, as well as monitoring compliance with quality directives
- Management of sector site works for projects along the canton’s main roads
- Independent management of complex road and civil engineering projects during the publication and implementation phases
- Coordination between design and implementation
- Technical management of local site management
- Support for the head of the main road construction section in internal quality management
- Diploma as a civil engineer (BSc, MSc level), construction contractor or equivalent training
- Excellent specialist knowledge and several years of experience in the execution of road and civil engineering projects
- Ability to assert yourself, communication skills and initiative
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good IT skills (performance description software, MS Office)
- The working language is generally German; knowledge of other cantonal languages is an advantage
If you have any questions, Tobias Walschburger is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 37 69.
Application deadline: 11 October 2026
