Zürich
Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 21 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.
Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 125,000Our ROCKEN partner is one of the leading companies for construction and real estate services in Switzerland. The business units Business Development, Developments, Overall Services and Renovations deal with the conception and realisation of development projects with all types of uses and investment volumes of any size.
Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for a Project Manager Construction / Site Manager Building Construction for the realisation of demanding new construction projects in the Zurich area. You will take operational responsibility for execution, costs, deadlines and quality and coordinate all contractors and project participants until successful handover. The focus is on professional execution control, tendering and awarding, scheduling and contractor management within a modern overall service environment. The position is suitable both for experienced site managers and for professionals with solid construction experience and appropriate further training who wish to gradually take on additional project responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the execution of demanding building construction and new construction projects while adhering to defined cost, deadline and quality targets
Leadership and coordination of contractors, suppliers and executing trades on site
Creation, control and ongoing monitoring of construction programmes, schedules and execution stages
Conducting tenders, offer comparisons and awards as well as preparation of the corresponding contracts
Conducting contractor negotiations and handling of claims, additional cost requests and changes in scope
Organisation and leadership of construction, contractor and coordination meetings including action item management
Ongoing monitoring of construction costs, quantities, invoices, quality and construction progress
Coordination of technical interfaces between planning and execution as well as early clarification of execution details
Development and implementation of economic and execution-oriented solutions together with project management and planning team
Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA standards, contracts, quality requirements and occupational safety regulations
Conducting acceptances, defect management, commissioning and handovers as well as accompanying project completion
Qualifications:
Completed construction or craft basic training, for example draftsman EFZ specialising in architecture, bricklayer EFZ or further training as foreman
Ongoing or completed further training as Construction Manager HFP or certified Technician HF Construction Planning
Professional experience in execution and/or site management of building construction projects; various levels of experience possible
Knowledge of tendering, awarding, contracts, cost control and scheduling
Knowledge of relevant SIA standards and Swiss construction processes
Experience with common construction administration, scheduling and digital project management systems is an advantage
Very good German language skills spoken and written
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Flat hierarchies
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
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Work location
Zurich