Project Manager Calculation Infrastructure Sector, Civil Engineering (m/f/x)

As a leading service provider in the construction and real estate sector in Switzerland, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructures for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Implenia also offers tunnel construction projects and related infrastructure in other markets. The company brings together under one roof the expertise of highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units to form an integrated and leading multinational construction and real estate service provider. Based in Opfikon, near Zurich, Implenia employs more than 8,000 people (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of 3.5 billion Swiss francs in 2025. For more information, visit implenia.com .

As part of the development of our activities in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineering Estimator to participate in the acquisition and preparation of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
A true partner of the operational teams, you are responsible for preparing cost studies and actively contribute to defining the most relevant technical, financial and organisational solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost studies and cost calculations for civil engineering projects including concrete and infrastructure
• Analyse tender documents, specifications and execution plans.
• Detect inconsistencies, identify opportunities and anticipate risks.
• Prepare technical files, schedules, execution methodologies and documents necessary for submissions.
• Initiate and coordinate consultations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify and propose technical, economic and organisational alternatives to optimise projects.
• Define construction phases, operating methods and production values.
• Participate in clarification meetings, pre-award sessions and technical negotiations with clients and partners.
• Prepare documents necessary for validation and closing meetings of bids.
• Ensure effective handover of awarded files to execution teams.
• Provide occasional technical support to Site Managers and Project Managers during the execution phase.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of cost databases and calculation modules.
• Perform comparisons between initial estimates and execution results to optimise future bids.

You bring:

• Training as a Civil Engineer, Site Manager, Construction Foreman with federal certificate, Certified Site Supervisor or Civil Engineering Draftsperson is an asset.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in quantity surveying in the civil engineering field.
• Excellent knowledge of infrastructure projects with an interest in concrete structures.
• Proven experience in the French-speaking Swiss market.
• Good knowledge of CAN, CFC standards and SIA phases.
• Proficiency in common IT tools and industry software such as SAP, Baubit, Abacus or equivalents.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and propose pragmatic and effective solutions.
• Strong quality orientation, rigour and sense of responsibility.
• Respect for deadlines and commitments.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
• Autonomy, proactivity and organisational skills.

What we offer you:

• A multicultural working environment with the opportunity to help shape a sustainable future
• Cutting-edge technologies and a modern workplace within a sustainable company
• A company that encourages talent and continuous training of its employees
• The security of a financially solid, widely diversified group strongly anchored in Switzerland
• Flexible working models and modern work tools with the possibility of remote work
• An attractive selection of benefits:
  • 5 weeks’ holiday and 9 compensatory days per year
  • An internal pension fund with a very good coverage rate and 3 contribution levels
  • Numerous discounts with renowned product and service providers
  • Our team members share in video what makes their experience at Implenia unique: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8

If you recognise yourself in this description and wish to join Implenia, we look forward to receiving your application.

At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

*We do not accept applications submitted by placement agencies or any other intermediaries. Any application sent through these channels will not be considered and does not constitute any commitment on our part.