Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Project Manager for Execution (Sector Site Manager)
- 21 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join us in Grisons, the only trilingual canton in Switzerland! Experience a diverse work environment with great quality of life.
Tasks
- Lead new construction and renovation projects on main roads.
- Ensure compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
- Coordinate project phases and manage local work directions.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or equivalent with extensive experience.
- Strong communication skills and initiative are essential.
- Proficiency in project software and MS Office is required.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and, with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and, with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Project Manager for Execution (Sector Site Manager)
Technical Office | 80–100 % | Chur
The Technical Office is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of cantonal roads, as well as hydraulic structures and slow mobility in Graubünden. In addition, we take care of the operational maintenance of national roads within the canton. The cantonal road infrastructure includes over 1450 structures, including bridges up to 90 metres high and tunnels up to 3 kilometres long. The challenges that the nature of our mountain canton presents in summer and winter make our work demanding and varied. As a certified office with the Friendly Work Space label, the health and satisfaction of our approximately 480 employees are particularly important to us. For this reason, we are committed to systematic health management in the company (GSA).
For the road construction section, we are looking for a project manager for execution (sector site manager) from 1 October 2026 or by agreement
For the road construction section, we are looking for a project manager for execution (sector site manager) from 1 October 2026 or by agreement
Tasks
- Technical responsibility for new construction, expansion and renovation projects assigned along the main road network throughout the canton
- Responsibility for project development from a technical perspective, adherence to deadlines and costs, as well as monitoring compliance with quality directives
- Site management for projects along the canton’s main roads
- Independent management of complex road and civil engineering projects during the publication and implementation phases
- Coordination between design and implementation
- Technical management of local site management
- Support for the head of the main road construction section in internal quality management
What we expect from you
- Diploma as a civil engineer (BSc, MSc level), construction contractor or equivalent training
- Excellent specialist knowledge and several years of experience in the execution of road and civil engineering projects
- Ability to assert yourself, communication skills and initiative
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good IT skills (performance description software, MS Office)
- The general working language is German; knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is desirable
We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.
If you have any questions, Tobias Walschburger is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 37 69.
Application deadline: 16 August 2026
