Senior Project and Construction Manager, 80-100%

Elevate Development AG is a spin-off from the construction department of a renowned real estate company based in Pfäffikon SZ. We are dedicated to realising our own development projects in close collaboration with our existing management team. Our long-standing expertise in real estate development, transactions, and investments places us in the ideal position to revolutionise the construction industry.

Our primary goal is to ensure the development and implementation of high-quality, demanding, and architecturally outstanding projects within our general contractor/total contractor environment. Our compact, highly competent team, characterised by an inspiring start-up spirit and a long history of success, forms the solid foundation for achieving our ambitious goals.

Join a young, dynamic, and ambitious team that is eager to provide real added value to the construction industry. And no, we are not a stuffy development company – a fun working environment is as much part of our DNA as our drive for success.

Become part of our success story! We look forward to receiving your application.

Your working environment 

As a Senior Project and Construction Manager, you take overall responsibility for the successful implementation of demanding construction projects. You lead and coordinate all phases – from planning through tendering to realisation – ensuring that quality, deadlines, and costs are always balanced. In close exchange with architects, project managers, specialists, and contractors, you implement projects that convince technically, aesthetically, and economically. You distinguish yourself through a structured working method, a clear focus on essentials, and strong leadership skills.

Within our team, you help shape high-quality and sustainable construction projects, take responsibility, and bring your experience into an innovative, future-oriented environment that values and promotes your expertise.

Your role:

• Overall management and coordination of complex building construction projects in all execution phases

• Collaboration on detailed studies and technical concepts in cooperation with architects and specialist planners

• Preparation of tenders, obtaining and comparing offers, negotiations with contractors

• Management and supervision of on-site construction execution (site management), including leadership of contractors and subcontractors

• Cost, schedule, and quality control throughout the project duration

• Ensuring compliance with building standards, occupational safety, and sustainability requirements

• Handling warranty work and supporting handover to the client

• Procurement and review of planning documents from architects and specialists

• Ongoing reporting to project management and executive board

Your qualifications:

• Completed vocational training EFZ (e.g. bricklayer, carpenter or similar)

• Further training as a federally certified construction manager or HF technician in building construction is an advantage

• At least 5 years of professional experience in construction management or project management in building construction, ideally in the Swiss market

• Experience in execution planning of residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects

• Solid knowledge of SIA standards, construction processes, and Swiss building regulations

• Very good German language skills, spoken and written

• Proficient in digital tools (MS Office, Messerli, BauBit Pro, ArchiCAD/Revit, BIM-based working methods)

• Assertive, organised, and resilient – even in complex project situations

• Team-oriented, strong communication skills, and a high sense of responsibility and quality awareness

Your benefits

• Challenging, versatile projects with high personal responsibility

• Dynamic, innovation-friendly environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

• Attractive remuneration and benefits packages that reward performance and commitment

• Clear development prospects (towards overall project management, client representation, or executive management)

• Promotion of further education and professional qualifications

• Modern work equipment and technology-oriented processes