Construction Manager Rail Construction (m/f/d)

Construction Manager Rail Construction (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a qualified specialist for the construction management of demanding rail infrastructure and transport facility projects within an interdisciplinary engineering and planning environment. You will take operational responsibility for new construction, expansion, and refurbishment of rail facilities, particularly station modernisations, track systems, and infrastructure measures during ongoing rail operations. The focus is on construction execution according to SIA standards, cost, schedule and quality control, tender processing, as well as coordination of clients, specialist planners, and construction companies. The position offers diverse infrastructure projects in Swiss rail transport as well as development opportunities towards independent project management and BIM-supported project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Independent construction management in rail construction for demanding new build, expansion, and refurbishment projects of rail infrastructure facilities

• Monitoring construction execution according to SIA phases with emphasis on realisation, execution control, commissioning, and project completion

• Coordination of track construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure works including platform facilities, drainage, utility lines, civil structures, and rail-technical interfaces

• Site organisation and execution coordination with alignment of construction processes, contractor services, resources, and operational conditions

• Cost and financial controlling including verification of quantities, time sheets, interim invoices, change orders, and final accounts

• Schedule and construction programme management with monitoring of construction progress, track possession periods, staging, and critical project milestones

• Quality assurance and technical construction control including inspection of completed work, monitoring of technical specifications, and documentation of deviations

• Coordination with clients and rail infrastructure operators as well as collaboration with specialist planners, construction companies, authorities, and other project participants

• Support in tenders and awards including preparation of specifications, tender documents, offer comparisons, and award documentation

• Participation in execution projects including review of construction plans, technical details, construction process concepts, and project-specific execution solutions

• Site safety and rail operational coordination considering applicable safety regulations, operational restrictions, and project-specific protective measures

• Digital construction management and BIM coordination with support in model-based planning and execution processes as well as taking over partial project management according to experience

Qualifications:

• Completed degree FH or ETH in civil engineering or further training as a technician HF in construction planning or a comparable construction-technical qualification

• Initial to several years of professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure construction, or rail construction; also suitable for career starters with corresponding technical specialisation

• Knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 118, as well as relevant regulations for construction execution, tendering, and construction accounting

• Expertise in road and rail infrastructure construction, ideally in track construction, station refurbishments, platform facilities, or utility line construction

• Knowledge of rail-specific regulations and safety requirements, especially SBB regulations, AB-EBV and BAV guidelines, is an advantage

• Interest in BIM-supported infrastructure planning and digital construction management as well as confident use of Microsoft Office and common construction administration programmes

• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for site coordination, technical reports, project meetings, and communication with clients

• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and varied activities/projects
• Experienced and dynamic team
• Market- and performance-based salaries

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Work location
Zurich

Contact

Robin Maurer,
+41443852153