Schaffhausen
Construction Cost Planner Building Construction (m/f/d)
- 23 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 100 000 - 105 000 /year
- German (Intermediate)
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Construction Cost Planner Building Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF100,000 - 105,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a numerically inclined and entrepreneurial professional for construction cost planning and calculation of demanding building construction projects. The position is suitable both for experienced construction cost planners and for ambitious professionals from construction management, architecture or construction planning who wish to develop specifically towards cost planning. You will take responsibility for cost estimates, quantity determinations, general contractor/total contractor offer calculations and economic project optimisations. The focus is on precise analysis of construction costs, economic evaluation of project variants and cost-oriented support of competitions and project developments.
Responsibilities:
Independent preparation of cost estimates, cost determinations and detailed cost planning for demanding building construction projects in various development and planning phases
Determination and verification of quantities and measurements based on architectural plans, construction descriptions, digital planning models and other project documents
Calculation of general contractor and total contractor offers (GU/TU) taking into account construction services, project requirements, risks and economic objectives
Development and structuring of construction cost calculations according to BKP and eBKP-H as well as application of relevant Swiss cost planning standards
Cost support for architectural competitions and study assignments including economic assessment of design variants and project concepts
Conducting cost analyses, profitability calculations and variant comparisons to identify savings and optimisation potentials
Support of internal project developments by preparing investment cost estimates, cost indicators and financial decision bases
Building and maintaining comprehensible calculation bases and cost indicators based on realised projects, market price developments and current contractor offers
Review and plausibility check of cost calculations from external planning and project partners regarding completeness, economic efficiency and project-specific requirements
Collaboration with architecture, project development, construction management and other disciplines for early integration of economic requirements into planning
Development of cost optimisation proposals considering constructive, technical, design and qualitative project goals
Preparation and presentation of cost reports, calculations and decision bases for project managers, executive management and clients
Qualifications:
Completed technical training as architect FH/ETH, certified technician HF construction planning, construction manager or a comparable qualification in building construction
Professional experience in construction cost planning, construction management, architecture or project planning with interest in deepening specialisation in calculation and cost management
Good understanding of building construction, construction processes, materials and execution methods as well as ability to economically assess technical planning documents
Knowledge of the Swiss cost planning systematics according to BKP and eBKP-H as well as relevant SIA standards and cost management processes or willingness to deepen this knowledge specifically
Confident handling of MS Excel and common digital planning tools; experience with construction calculation software, Messerli, BauPlus or comparable applications is an advantage
Strong numerical understanding, analytical thinking and entrepreneurial mindset as well as a structured, careful and independent working style
Good German language skills in spoken and written form for preparing calculations and cost reports as well as initiative, teamwork and enjoyment in economically optimising complex construction projects
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Schaffhausen