Zürich
Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 26 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking by arrangement a committed and responsible professional for the construction management and overall coordination of demanding building construction projects. You will take on a central role in managing construction processes, leading executing companies, and ensuring deadlines, costs, and quality. The focus is on construction management that not only supervises technical implementation but also actively accompanies the architectural design and constructive development of a project. The position is suitable both for experienced construction managers and motivated professionals from the architecture or construction sector who wish to develop further with high quality standards, initiative, and enjoyment of collaboration on site.
Responsibilities:
Independent organisation, coordination, and supervision of building construction projects during the execution and realisation phase
Leadership and coordination of executing companies and craft businesses to ensure a structured and efficient construction process
Monitoring and control of project deadlines, construction costs, and execution quality considering the agreed project objectives
Creation, maintenance, and ongoing updating of construction programmes and schedules as well as early identification of possible delays
Preparation and execution of tenders and submissions including the creation of specifications and technical award documents
Review and evaluation of contractor offers as well as support in award negotiations and preparation of contracts
Control of construction execution regarding quality, completeness, and compliance with execution plans as well as relevant standards and regulations
Development and coordination of constructive and design solutions directly on site in close collaboration with architects and specialist planners
Organisation and leadership of construction meetings and coordination discussions including minute-taking and follow-up of agreed measures
Monitoring of contractor invoices, change orders, and cost developments as well as support in ongoing cost control and final accounting
Organisation and execution of construction inspections, quality controls, and defect rectifications as well as support during handover to the client
Ongoing communication and reporting to clients, project managers, and planning teams for transparent documentation of construction progress, decisions, and open issues
Qualifications:
Completed training in construction, for example as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture, bricklayer EFZ, carpenter EFZ, or a comparable technical construction basic training
Further training as a construction manager HFP, certified technician HF construction planning, or a comparable qualification is an advantage; motivated professionals with development potential are also welcome
Practical understanding of construction processes, building construction structures, and the implementation of architectural plans as well as interest in coordinating demanding construction projects
Knowledge of Swiss construction and execution processes, especially SIA standards 118 and 102, as well as interest in tenders, cost control, and schedule management
Strong interest in high-quality architecture and careful construction execution combined with a high quality awareness and enjoyment in developing practical solutions
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with initiative, sense of responsibility, and the ability to coordinate different project participants
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as communication skills, teamwork, and confident appearance in dealing with clients, architects, specialist planners, and executing companies
Benefits:
- 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