Zürich
Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
- 19 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 115 000 - 120 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF115,000 - 120,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a qualified specialist as a construction project manager: building construction / general and total contractor for the independent planning and realisation of demanding construction projects in a Swiss company for general planning and construction management. You will take overall project management of new build, conversion and renovation projects and control all project phases considering costs, deadlines, quality and economic efficiency. The focus is on construction project control, tendering and awarding, contract management, site management as well as coordination of clients, specialist planners and contractors. The position combines technical construction management, construction economics and digital project execution with responsibility for successful construction projects and the further development of efficient planning and construction processes.
Responsibilities:
Overall building project management: Independent leadership and control of new build, conversion and renovation projects across all relevant planning and implementation phases.
GU/TU project management: Coordination of general planning, general contractor and total contractor processes with responsibility for economical and high-quality project execution.
Cost and budget management: Preparation and monitoring of project budgets, cost estimates, cost forecasts, supplementary billing and economic key figures.
Schedule and construction process planning: Development, coordination and ongoing control of project schedules, construction process plans, execution stages and project milestones.
Tendering and awarding management: Independent execution of tenders, specifications, offer comparisons, awarding proposals and contractor selections.
Contract management: Preparation, negotiation and conclusion of contracts as well as monitoring of contractual services and supplementary claims.
Site management and site coordination: Leadership and supervision of site organisation, executing companies, construction processes and technical execution quality.
Specialist planner and contractor coordination: Coordination with architects, structural engineers, building services planners, specialists and executing contractors.
Client and authority communication: Support of clients, investors, approval authorities and other project participants during project execution.
Project and construction meetings: Organisation and leadership of planning meetings, coordination meetings and construction meetings including minute-taking and follow-up of actions.
Quality assurance and project documentation: Preparation of project reports, site documentation, decision bases, acceptance protocols and final documentation.
Process optimisation and digitalisation: Participation in the further development of digital construction administration processes, project standards, internal procedures and quality management tools.
Qualifications:
Completed basic construction technical training, for example as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture or in a construction trade, with further training as a federally certified construction manager building construction, certified technician HF construction planning, architect FH/ETH or civil engineer FH/ETH; relevant further training may also still be in progress.
Professional experience in construction project management, site management or construction management of new build, conversion and renovation projects in Switzerland.
Sound knowledge in cost planning, schedule control, tendering, awarding, contract execution and contractor coordination.
Knowledge of relevant Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 118, as well as Swiss building regulations and construction law project processes.
Confident use of Microsoft 365 and experience in digital construction administration; knowledge of Messerli and MS Project is an advantage.
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form for contract negotiations, client discussions, construction meetings and technical project documentation.
Driving licence category B for project-related site visits and coordination of various construction projects.
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Open corporate culture
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
Zurich