Zürich
Construction Manager (m/f/d)
- 28 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 105 000 - 110 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Construction Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF105,000 - 110,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are seeking a qualified specialist for the construction management and realisation of demanding rail and transport infrastructure projects within an established Swiss engineering and planning environment. You will oversee new, expansion and refurbishment works of railway facilities, stations and associated infrastructure structures and take responsibility for the professional implementation on site. The focus is on local construction management, cost and schedule monitoring, quality assurance as well as coordination of clients, planners and contractors. The position combines operational construction management responsibility in railway construction with involvement in tenders, execution projects and BIM-supported planning processes, as well as the opportunity to gradually take on independent project management roles.
Responsibilities:
Independent construction management of rail and transport infrastructure projects for new, expansion and refurbishment works on the Swiss rail network
Monitoring and coordination of construction execution for station refurbishments, trackside facilities, platform installations and rail-adjacent civil engineering works
Responsibility for cost, schedule and quality control including construction programme monitoring, cost forecasts and ongoing project controlling
Coordination of executing construction companies, specialist planners and other project participants as well as leading construction meetings and technical coordination discussions
Ensuring compliance with rail-specific safety regulations as well as relevant SIA standards, SBB guidelines and legal requirements
Technical supervision of construction execution regarding plan specifications, material quality, execution details and standard-compliant implementation
Participation in planning and coordination of construction phases, track possession periods and work under rail operation in coordination with the responsible authorities
Support in the preparation and review of tender documents, specifications and execution projects
Review of contractor offers, measurements, time sheets and claims as well as support in contract and billing processes
Supervision of barrier-free station refurbishments considering the Disability Equality Act (BehiG) and applicable requirements for rail infrastructure
Creation and maintenance of construction journals, protocols, quality records and project documentation as well as organisation of construction acceptance and defect rectification
Taking on partial project management or independent project management tasks according to professional experience and qualifications
Qualifications:
Completed studies as a civil engineer ETH/FH, training as a technician HF in construction planning/civil engineering or comparable construction technical qualification
Expertise in infrastructure, transport routes or railway construction through education, project experience or several years of professional experience
Knowledge in construction management, construction execution and technical project management of civil engineering or rail infrastructure projects
Basic knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, tender and contract law as well as relevant safety and construction regulations
Interest or practical experience in BIM methodology as well as digital planning and coordination of infrastructure projects
Good knowledge of MS Office and common construction administration or project management software for cost, schedule and quality controlling
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for construction reports, technical documentation, tenders and coordination with clients and 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