St. Gallen
Junior Site Manager (m/f/d)
- 23 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 80 000 - 85 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 9000 St. Gallen
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports companies in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in recruitment and career planning.
Junior Site Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF80,000 - 85,000Our ROCKEN partner is one of the leading companies for construction and real estate services in Switzerland. The business units Business Development, Developments, General Services and Renovations deal with the conception and realisation of development projects with all types of uses and investment volumes of any size.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a motivated junior professional for entry and further development in the site management of demanding building construction projects. You will accompany diverse construction projects from tendering and work preparation to execution and successful handover of the building. The focus is on coordinating the executing companies, monitoring costs, deadlines and quality, as well as organising a smooth construction process. The position offers professionals with a basic technical or craft training the opportunity to specifically expand their practical experience and gradually take on independent responsibility in site management.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in the operational site management of building construction projects in new construction, conversion and renovation under the professional guidance of experienced project managers
Supporting the control and monitoring of construction execution regarding costs, deadlines, quality and compliance with project specifications
Coordinating the executing companies and craft businesses to ensure a structured and efficient construction process
Contributing to the creation and monitoring of construction programmes and schedules including coordination of individual trades and construction phases
Supporting tenders and contractor awards including obtaining, checking and comparing offers
Participating in contractor negotiations and award meetings as well as preparing technical and commercial decision-making bases
Organising and recording construction and coordination meetings including follow-up of agreed measures and open points
Checking execution planning and technical planning documents for completeness, plausibility and structural feasibility
Conducting regular site inspections to check execution quality and compliance with agreed standards
Contributing to cost control and construction accounting including checking contractor invoices, supplements and project costs
Developing economical and practical solutions for technical and organisational challenges in collaboration with the project team
Accompanying building inspections, defect checks and handovers including documentation and follow-up of necessary rectifications
Qualifications:
Completed basic technical or craft training, for example as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture, bricklayer EFZ, carpenter EFZ or foreman
Strong interest in construction execution and development towards site management; initial practical experience on construction sites or in construction planning is an advantage
Basic knowledge of building construction, construction processes and technical planning documents as well as willingness to familiarise oneself with Swiss SIA standards and building regulations
Good numerical understanding and interest in cost control, construction accounting and tenders as well as enjoyment of organisational and administrative tasks
Good user knowledge of MS Office and common digital tools as well as motivation to learn construction administration and scheduling software
Independent, reliable and structured working style as well as enjoyment of collaboration with clients, specialist planners and executing companies
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for site coordination, meeting minutes and communication with all project participants
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Flat hierarchies
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Work location
St. Gallen