Zug
Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 28 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 6300 Zug
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Project Manager Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for construction project management, construction management, and the operational realisation of demanding building construction projects in a professional Swiss construction and real estate environment. You will take on a responsible managerial role and manage construction projects from the construction decision through execution planning, tendering, and on-site construction management to acceptance and final accounting. The focus is on overall project organisation, cost, schedule and quality control, leadership of project participants, and monitoring of contractual services. The position combines independent project management responsibility with active site control, technical quality management, and direct reporting to the head of construction management.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the planning, organisation, and realisation of building construction projects from the construction decision through the relevant SIA phases 41-53
Establishment and management of an appropriate overall project organisation including task distribution, resource coordination, and definition of project workflows
Responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management with ongoing budget control, schedule monitoring, and project reporting
Assumption of on-site construction management including site organisation, coordination of contractors, and active control of all construction work
Leading planning, construction, and coordination meetings as well as preparing and following up on meeting minutes, action lists, and measures plans
Review and enforcement of contractual agreements with specialist planners, general and total contractors, and executing companies
Quality assurance of execution planning and construction work through plan checks, review of structural details, and monitoring of execution standards
Ensuring compliance with SIA standards, especially SIA 118, as well as applicable building regulations and contractual quality requirements
Monitoring of tendering, awarding, and contract processes as well as reviewing specifications, contractor offers, and change orders
Preparation and control of measurements, time sheets, and contractor invoices including invoice verification and cost tracking
Organisation and execution of construction acceptances as well as coordination of defect rectifications, final inspections, and project handovers
Regular reporting to the head of construction management on project progress, cost development, schedules, quality deviations, and project risks
Qualifications:
Completed basic construction training, for example as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture, with further training as a federally certified building manager in building construction or technician HF construction planning or equivalent qualification
Several years of professional experience in independent construction project management and on-site construction management of demanding building construction projects in Switzerland
Practical experience working with general and total contractors (GU/TU) as well as sound knowledge of the corresponding contract and project execution models
In-depth knowledge of cost, schedule, and quality management, especially in construction cost control, construction programmes, measurement determination, and contractor invoicing
Solid knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, especially SIA 118, as well as contract law, tendering procedures, and quality assurance
Very good user knowledge of common construction administration software, for example Messerli, Provis or comparable systems, as well as Microsoft Office
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for construction meetings, contract negotiations, project reports, and coordination with clients and companies
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Well-coordinated and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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