Lausanne
Construction Economist 100% (m/f)
- 03 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent)
About the job
Halter SA stands for forward-looking construction and real estate services, with entrepreneurial responsibility towards people, the environment and investments. As a reliable partner, we identify the development and utilisation potential of land, plots, construction projects and real estate, implement it in a targeted manner and create high-value living spaces.
We build according to the Design-Build principle. This transparent and competitive process allows integrated planning and execution, thus fostering innovation, increased productivity and enhanced circularity.
Founded in 1918, Halter today employs around 450 people and is one of the largest and most innovative companies in the construction and real estate sector in Switzerland.
Construction Economist 100% (m/f)
Location
Lausanne
Team
Comprehensive New Construction Services
Start Date
To be agreed
We offer you a challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic, committed, and close-knit team. You will work alongside experienced professionals driven by entrepreneurial spirit, expertise and passion for construction. An environment where your ideas, initiative and know-how will have a real impact and actively contribute to the company’s development and success.
Your area of responsibility
- Develop and manage real estate projects from the study and design phase through to handover to the execution teams, ensuring feasibility and profitability
- Prepare offers and tender documents, notably for comprehensive service competitions and Design-Build projects (ET)
- Conduct economic feasibility studies, business plans, cost estimates and calculations, as well as project schedules and technical specifications
- Ensure financial monitoring and cost control throughout project development, ensuring budgets, margin targets and deadlines are met
- Identify and realise new business opportunities by evaluating land, real estate projects and development potential
- Manage acquisition and negotiation processes, from offer preparation to contract conclusion with clients, partners and service providers
- Coordinate and support various stakeholders, including architects, planners, specialists and contractors, to ensure project quality and coherence
- Develop and maintain a network of strategic partners, including investors, clients, public authorities and real estate sector players, while contributing to continuous improvement of internal processes and tools
Required qualities
- Several years of experience in construction economics, with expertise in renovation and transformation projects
- Practical experience in site management and a solid understanding of technical and economic issues
- Training in construction or planning, ideally complemented by higher education
- An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to develop creative, pragmatic and economically optimised solutions
- A structured, autonomous and results-oriented approach
- Dynamic and ambitious, you wish to grow, take on responsibilities and face new challenges
- Frank and open communication, a true team spirit and ease in building trusting relationships
- Confidence, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to take initiative and defend your ideas
- A natural curiosity for innovations, new approaches and sustainable construction challenges
Do you want to turn visions into reality? Then you belong with us.
An innovative working environment, teamwork, great autonomy in carrying out your responsibilities as well as the opportunity to actively participate in the development of the Romandy team and Halter SA.
Apply now
If you have any questions, we are happy to assist you.
Guillaume is your contact person for any questions regarding the position and the team.
Guillaume Bourchet
+41 21 310 13 04
guillaume.bourchet@halter.ch
Anissa is your contact person for HR questions.
Anissa Wolfensberger
+41 21 310 10 23
anissa.wolfensberger@halter.ch
