Crans-Montana
Project Manager Rail / Road Construction (m/f/d)
- 14 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Intermediate)
- 3963 Crans-Montana
About the job
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Project Manager Rail / Road Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Since 1953, our ROCKEN partner has offered a wide range of planning, consulting and management services for all project phases in the fields of infrastructure, real estate, structural civil engineering, energy & environment, mobility & transport as well as surveying.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced specialist as a civil engineering project manager with a focus on rail and road construction for an established Swiss engineering and planning company in the field of transport infrastructure and civil engineering. You will independently plan, design and implement regional and national rail projects as well as municipal and cantonal road construction projects. The focus is on project management according to SIA, specialist construction management, site supervision as well as the technical and economic control of demanding infrastructure projects. Additionally, you will support the branch management in project acquisition, customer care and further development of the regional infrastructure business.
Responsibilities:
Civil engineering project management: Independently managing demanding civil engineering, rail and road construction projects from preliminary study through design to completion and handover
Rail infrastructure planning: Designing track systems, rail routes, drainage systems, platform facilities and rail-adjacent infrastructure structures
Road construction planning: Developing and processing municipal and cantonal road projects, traffic facilities, access roads and road drainage
Project execution according to SIA: Responsible for technical planning and project control over the relevant SIA phases 21-53
Specialist construction management: Monitoring the technical and standard-compliant execution of civil engineering, track and road construction works
Site supervision: Coordinating construction processes, site organisation, contractor services and execution schedules directly on site
Cost and schedule management: Preparing and monitoring cost estimates, cost proposals, project budgets and construction programmes
Tendering and awarding: Preparing specifications, tender documents, bid comparisons and award recommendations
Specialist planner and authority coordination: Aligning project planning with clients, municipalities, cantonal civil engineering offices, rail infrastructure operators and other specialist offices
Standards and quality assurance: Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA and VSS standards, BAV requirements as well as project-specific rail construction guidelines
Construction administration and project controlling: Monitoring costs, schedules, quality, change orders, quantities and contractor invoices as well as preparing project reports
Project acquisition and customer care: Supporting branch management in acquiring new infrastructure projects, preparing fee offers and managing existing clients
Qualifications:
Completed studies as a civil engineer FH or ETH, preferably specialising in civil engineering, road construction or infrastructure construction
At least five years of professional experience in the design and/or construction management of civil engineering, rail or road construction projects
Sound knowledge in rail infrastructure planning, road design, specialist construction management and site supervision
Very good knowledge of Swiss SIA and VSS standards as well as relevant BAV regulations and rail construction standards
Experience in tendering, costing, cost planning, construction administration and project controlling
Knowledge of digital planning and project management systems, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Project or comparable software, is an advantage
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for technical project management, authority coordination and construction administration
Benefits:
- Participation in health measures
- Flexible working hours
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Open corporate culture
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Work location
Crans-Montana