Head of Modernisation German-speaking Switzerland

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Additionally, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the expertise from highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units under one roof into an integrated, multinational leading construction and real estate service provider. With its headquarters in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 staff (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com

We are looking for the Head of Modernisation German-speaking Switzerland within the "Buildings" Division. Your workplace will be our headquarters "Connect" in Opfikon .

Function

You report to the overall Head of Modernisation and support them in managing the modernisation unit in the ZH, NW and Central regions, which offers building modernisations from the initial idea to completion.

Responsibilities of the position

You are responsible for acquisitions of renovation projects of various sizes in the described region. You manage projects for demanding renovations. You identify buildings requiring upgrades and prepare corresponding property diagnoses. You are responsible for the department's finances and monitor project execution with the project team. You lead approximately 20 employees, partly matrix-organised. You act as an Implenia Ambassador in the market and, in this context, maintain and expand relationships with various external partners. You contribute to the development and integration of the strategy at the regional level. You prepare the business plan and budget for your region and monitor the development and ensure compliance with financial targets. You critically review and question planning and resource deployment and conduct appropriate management controls according to group guidelines. You ensure the entrepreneurial success of the region, set financial goals and results, and track acquisition development. You embody Implenia's four corporate values and represent them both internally and externally.

Your impact

• Develops and implements the business unit strategy at the regional level
• Prepares the business plan for the region including resource planning and budget, monitors development and is responsible for compliance
• Has overall responsibility for the region's P&L
• Reviews resource planning and deployment of teams
• Implements financial controlling according to group requirements
• Maintains leadership principles and Implenia's corporate culture
• Ensures risk management and enforces it in the region
• Responsible for order procurement including plausibility checks for complex tender submissions
• Recognises customer needs, interprets them, has contracts drafted (integral), negotiates and concludes them according to Implenia's competence matrix
• Actively maintains connections with potential clients, builders, customers, investors, business representatives, associations, authorities and contractors
• Ensures compliance with processes according to IMS 2.0
• Implements group directives and goals, represents and lives them (e.g. Code of Conduct)
• Responsible for staff training in the region, in coordination with HR
• Ensures portfolio evaluations in the region in coordination with HR
• Actively reviews and promotes succession planning in the region
• Leads and coaches directly reporting employees

Why you will succeed

• Architect ETH / FH
• Civil Engineer ETH / FH
• Additional training in business administration or equivalent (EMBA) FH
• Additional training in construction project management or MAS construction management
• 5 – 10 years as Head of Execution / Team Leader or equivalent role
• At least 6 – 8 years of leadership experience with teams > 50 employees
• Experience in refurbishment or as project manager for new builds
• 5 years experience in general contracting environment
• Proven execution generalist
• Comprehensive business management knowledge
• Proven networker (internal/external)

What we offer

• A multicultural working environment with the chance to help shape a liveable future
• State-of-the-art technologies and a modern workplace at a sustainable company
• A company that promotes talent and the further training of its employees
• The security of a financially healthy, broadly positioned group with strong roots in Switzerland
• Flexible working models and modern work tools with home office options

• An exciting selection of benefits:
  • 5 weeks holiday and 9 paid bridge days
  • An in-house pension fund with a very good coverage ratio and 3 contribution levels
  • Numerous discounts on well-known providers of products and services

Why our employees enjoy working with us, they tell you themselves in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8.

How does the application process at Implenia work?

At Implenia, you can expect a simple and transparent application process:

1. Online application with CV
2. Personal initial interview by phone, digitally or on site
3. Second interview and offer phase

What else is important to us

At Implenia, we value and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore aimed at promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

About Implenia

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate service provider, Implenia develops, realises and manages living spaces, work environments and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Additionally, Implenia offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the expertise from highly qualified consulting, development, planning and execution units under one roof into an integrated, multinational leading construction and real estate service provider. With its headquarters in Opfikon near Zurich, Implenia employs over 8,000 staff (FTE) across Europe and achieved a turnover of CHF 3.5 billion in 2025. More information at implenia.com

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