Timber Construction Foreman/Forewoman
GLB Genossenschaft
Gwatt
Key information
- Publication date:16 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Gwatt
Job summary
Join our team as a Holzbau-Vorarbeiter/in at GLB Thun! Enjoy a motivating work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead and execute exciting construction projects in wood.
- Perform general carpentry work in new and renovation projects.
- Motivate and manage your team to achieve work goals.
Skills
- Completed carpentry training and relevant experience required.
- Strong leadership skills and a passion for teamwork.
- Good communication skills with clients and team members.
Is this helpful?
Are you motivated, talented, and want to help shape our shared future? Then you are exactly right with us! Our crew consists of individual personalities who actively participate in the company's activities, creating an attractive and motivating work environment. Because satisfied customers also need enthusiastic employees, you can expect great benefits and personal talent development to advance your career.
Timber Construction Foreman/Forewoman
m/f/d | 80% - 100% | GLB Thun/Oberland
Is wood your passion – is leadership your strength?
You have experience in timber construction, enjoy working independently, and know how to motivate your team? Then more than just a job awaits you with us: exciting construction projects, a strong team, and real appreciation for your skills. Become part of our timber construction team – we look forward to seeing you!
Here’s what you need to do
- Leading and executing timber construction projects: You are responsible for organizing and supervising the work on the construction site
- General carpentry work: This includes activities in new construction, renovation, and refurbishments
- Leading and motivating employees: As a foreman, you lead and motivate your team to achieve the work goals
- Quality assurance: You ensure that the work meets the established quality standards and safety regulations
- Work preparation (AVOR): You take on smaller tasks in planning and preparing the work
These are your skills and strengths
- A completed apprenticeship as a carpenter (EFZ), as well as relevant further training or experience
- Enjoyment in leading and supporting employees
- Team spirit, sense of responsibility, and motivation
- Good rapport with clients
This is what you can expect
Being part of the GLB family is great! We put people at the center and promote professional and personal potential. You can further your education with us, seize opportunities, and make a difference with your ideas. We offer you cool teams, exciting projects, and structured processes.
About the GLB Cooperative
The GLB was founded in 1968 in Langnau as a cooperative and now has over 15,000 members. Whether energy-efficient renovation, new construction, single-family or multi-family homes, commercial or industrial construction, economic construction, or rural housing – the portfolio is diverse. At six locations and with around 900 employees, we plan, build, and create living spaces – and have been doing so for over 50 years. Grounded, honest, and with a lot of passion for what we do – that is our philosophy.
Sounds good? Then apply now with us!
The GLB was founded in 1968 in Langnau as a cooperative and now has over 15,000 members. Whether energy-efficient renovation, new construction, single-family or multi-family homes, commercial or industrial construction, economic construction, or rural housing – the portfolio is diverse. At six locations and with around 900 employees, we plan, build, and create living spaces – and have been doing so for over 50 years. Grounded, honest, and with a lot of passion for what we do – that is our philosophy.
Sounds good? Then apply now with us!
