Uster
Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 23 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 125 000 - 130 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8610 Uster
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Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF125,000 - 130,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced and strong leadership professional for the project and construction management of demanding building construction projects in upscale residential construction. You will take overall responsibility for the realisation of high-quality condominiums and manage the construction projects from project preparation to turnkey handover. The focus is on coordinating all project participants, ensuring costs, quality and deadlines, as well as the economical and technically flawless execution of construction. The position combines independent construction management, entrepreneurial thinking and operational leadership skills with a long-term development perspective towards department management and possible assumption of an executive management role.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the project and construction management of demanding building construction projects with a focus on high-quality condominiums
Independent management of construction projects from execution preparation to turnkey handover to clients and owners
Organisation, coordination and supervision of all construction processes to ensure efficient and high-quality project realisation
Responsibility for cost, schedule and quality management including budget control, construction programmes and ongoing monitoring of project progress
Leadership and coordination of specialist planners, construction companies, craft businesses and other project partners throughout the various execution phases
Coordination with authorities and responsible specialist offices to ensure compliance with building law and technical requirements
Participation in tenders, offer comparisons and contractor awards including preparation and review of contracts for work
Responsibility for construction administration and project controlling including invoice verification, change order management and cost forecasts
Organisation and leadership of construction and coordination meetings as well as consistent follow-up of agreed measures and project decisions
Monitoring of execution quality and constructive detail implementation with particular focus on high-quality materials, surfaces and finishing standards
Conducting and coordinating construction inspections, defect controls and apartment handovers including ensuring complete project documentation
Participation in the further development of internal project management processes and leadership structures with a perspective on later management of the construction management area
Qualifications:
Completed construction-technical education, for example as a certified construction manager building construction, architect FH/ETH or certified technician HF construction planning, or a comparable qualification
Several years of solid professional experience in independent construction management and project execution in Swiss building construction, ideally in upscale residential construction or turnkey condominiums
Comprehensive knowledge of Swiss building legislation and relevant SIA standards, especially SIA 118, as well as experience with tenders, contracts for work and contractor awards
Proven competence in cost, schedule and quality management as well as in the economical control of complex construction projects
Confident use of construction administration and project management software, preferably Messerli, as well as very good user knowledge of Microsoft 365
Strong leadership and organisational skills, entrepreneurial thinking as well as an independent, structured and solution-oriented working style with interest in long-term leadership responsibility
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for project management, negotiation and communication with clients, authorities and companies
Benefits:
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Participation in or provision of company car
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