Wetzikon
Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 22 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 115 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- Wetzikon
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Construction Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 115,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a specialist as Construction Manager Building Construction for the realisation of diverse new build, conversion and renovation projects in the greater Zurich area. You will take on the local site management and accompany the projects from tendering and awarding through execution to acceptance and construction accounting. In doing so, you coordinate clients, planners, authorities and contractors and ensure compliance with cost, schedule and quality requirements. The position offers a broad range of tasks within a professional architecture and construction management environment.
Responsibilities:
Independent local site management of new builds, conversions and renovation projects
Coordination of clients, architects, specialist planners, authorities and contractors during realisation
Preparation of cost estimates and tender documents as well as conducting tenders and offer comparisons
Conducting contract negotiations as well as preparation and handling of contracts with contractors
Creation and ongoing monitoring of schedules and construction programmes as well as coordination of individual trades
Responsibility for cost control, calculation and construction accounting including measurement, time-based work and invoice verification
Leading and minute-taking of construction and coordination meetings as well as consistent follow-up of pending issues
Monitoring construction execution regarding quality, costs, deadlines and execution details
Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA standards, contracts and Swiss building regulations
Conducting and coordinating acceptances, defect management and handovers
Accompanying projects through to construction accounting and warranty phase as well as ensuring complete project documentation
Qualifications:
Completed vocational training in the main construction trade, for example bricklayer EFZ or carpenter EFZ, with further training in construction management
Alternatively, qualification as technician HF construction planning/building construction, architect FH or comparable construction-technical education
Completed or ongoing further training as construction manager as well as professional experience in Swiss construction management is an advantage
Knowledge in tendering, awarding, contract management and contractor coordination
Knowledge in scheduling, cost control, calculation and construction accounting
Good knowledge of relevant SIA standards and Swiss building regulations
Good German language skills spoken and written
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects: interesting, diverse, demanding and responsible tasks
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure: modern workplace
- Good transport connections and accessibility: close to Uster train station
- Market- and performance-based salaries: good employment conditions
- Experienced and dynamic team: dynamic and competent team
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