Bern
Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
- 04 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 3011 Bern
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.
Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Our 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 uses of all kinds and investment volumes of any size.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced professional for construction project management, construction management and the operational construction execution of demanding building projects in the environment of general and total contracting. You will independently manage construction projects and ensure an economical, timely and high-quality implementation from execution planning to handover. The focus is on cost and schedule control, contractor tenders, contract and billing management as well as the leadership and coordination of all executing trades. The position combines comprehensive project responsibility with entrepreneurial scope for action and the opportunity to technically and economically optimise complex construction processes.
Responsibilities:
Independent project management of building projects with responsibility for operational construction execution, project organisation and achievement of economic and technical project goals
Scheduling and construction process control including creation and monitoring of overall schedules, control of key milestones and initiation of appropriate measures in case of deviations
Construction cost controlling and budget monitoring with ongoing control of project costs, cost forecasts and billing using construction administration software
Preparation and execution of contractor tenders including creation of specifications, obtaining offers and evaluation of contractor bids
Award and contract management including preparation of award decisions, negotiation of contractor services and coordination of contractual project execution
Leadership and coordination of all contractor services with management of subcontractors, executing trades and project-relevant interfaces on site
Quality management in construction execution with monitoring of quality requirements according to project manual, internal QM standards and technical requirements
On-site control of execution planning with examination of technical feasibility, coordination of constructive details and clarification of planning deviations
Measurement and contractor billing with recording and checking of performed construction services, control of time sheets and processing of final accounts
Organisation and execution of construction inspections including quality checks, defect recording, follow-up and coordination of project handover
Warranty and guarantee management with planning, ordering, management and monitoring of warranty work as well as coordination of defect rectification
Leading construction and contractor meetings with structured minute-taking, monitoring of agreed measures and ensuring transparent project communication
Qualifications:
Completed basic construction training, for example as a draughtsperson EFZ specialising in architecture or in a construction trade, with further training as a federally certified construction manager, technician HF construction planning or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in project management and construction execution of building projects, preferably in the environment of general or total contracting
Sound knowledge in construction cost management, schedule control and quality assurance as well as practical experience in the economic and technical management of complex construction projects
Proven experience in tenders, contractor awards and contract management including measurement control, invoice verification and final accounting
Confident handling of construction administration software, ideally PROVIS, as well as good user knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital project management tools
Strong leadership and negotiation skills with entrepreneurial thinking, assertiveness, high resilience and structured working method
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for contract negotiations, client discussions, project documentation and leading construction and contractor meetings
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Flat hierarchies
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Work location
Bern
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153