Construction Manager 80 - 100% (m/f/d)

1,000 employees at 30 locations in Switzerland and Europe: The CSD Group is a dynamic, steadily growing engineering company. Inventiveness, expertise and multidisciplinarity characterise our teams; optimal and sustainable solutions for our clients with a benefit for quality of life and the environment are our hallmark. You enjoy working in a professional and agile environment and place great value on quality and efficiency. Become part of our success.

We are looking immediately or by arrangement for our Construction Technology division in Zurich or Frauenfeld for a Construction Manager (m/f/d) 80 - 100% specialising in civil and structural engineering for a major project in plant construction.

Your Responsibilities

• Construction management and site supervision

  • Responsible for local construction management and leadership of the companies involved in the construction

  • Support and handling of construction projects from planning to completion

  • Coordinate and lead all companies and subcontractors involved in construction and operation

  • Ensure professional and high-quality execution as well as cost planning and monitoring

  • Daily presence on site during critical construction phases

  • Verification of contractor invoices for compliance with services rendered

  • Handover of complete construction documentation to project management

• Schedule, cost and quality control

  • Responsible for creating and adhering to the schedule

  • Ongoing cost control and participation in project cost accounting

  • Review and approval of timesheets, work reports and delivery notes

  • Control of execution according to plans, standards (SIA) and contractual requirements

  • Conduct quality controls and inspections on site

  • Responsibility for implementing occupational safety regulations (SUVA, EKAS) on site

  • Documentation of construction progress (daily reports and photos), acceptance and defect reports

• Communication and coordination

  • Regular construction meetings with client, planners and contractors - including minute taking

  • Direct communication with neighbours, authorities and third parties regarding construction-related impacts

  • Close collaboration with project management and timely escalation of deviations

Your Profile

• Professional qualifications

  • Degree as certified construction manager HFP, certified technician HF construction planning, civil engineer FH/ETH or equivalent qualification

  • Several years of experience as a construction manager, preferably in plant construction, civil or structural engineering in Switzerland

  • Experience in construction cost planning, calculation, scheduling, contract management and tendering (cost estimation)

  • Familiarity with industry-standard software packages for construction management (Messerli BAUAD, MS Office, MS Project)

  • Expert knowledge of construction products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

• Personal skills

  • Strong leadership and assertiveness towards contractors and suppliers

  • High resilience and flexibility - also during demanding construction phases

  • Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style

  • Clear and direct communication - internally and externally

  • Sense of responsibility for quality, deadlines and costs

  • Team spirit and constructive collaboration with project management and planners

  • Competence in conflict and crisis management

  • Ability to remain calm even in challenging situations

• Language skills

  • German: C2 - native level

  • Driving licence category B

We offer

• Responsible construction management with high autonomy and decision-making authority

• Varied projects with a focus on industrial and plant construction

• Close cooperation with experienced project managers and department management

• Modern working environment with digital tools and BIM expertise

• Targeted support and individual development opportunities

• Flexible working hours

• Collegial team

Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this recruitment. CSD will therefore not negotiate any claims for payment.