Itten+Brechbühl AG
Zürich
Head of Realisation / Chief Site Manager 80-100%
- 20 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Die Itten+Brechbühl AG is a Swiss leader in architecture and planning. Join us to work on complex projects in a dynamic environment!
Tasks
- Lead the realization of Dock A at Zurich Airport with innovative solutions.
- Create performance specifications and manage bidding processes effectively.
- Optimize construction schedules, monitor costs, and ensure contract compliance.
Skills
- Experience as a construction manager or architect in Switzerland required.
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness are essential.
- Excellent IT knowledge and proficiency in German and English.
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About the job
Itten+Brechbühl AG (IB) is a leading Swiss architecture and general planning company with over 100 years of experience in designing and implementing complex construction projects of various sizes. We employ around 400 staff across seven locations throughout Switzerland.
Are you fascinated by complex buildings? Do you have the ambition to realise them and be part of a dynamic environment? Then you are exactly right with us!
For the exciting major project Dock A at Zurich Airport, we are looking for a committed and team-oriented individual as
Head of Realisation / Chief Site Manager 80-100%
Job description:
As part of the planning consortium consisting of BIG and IB, you will actively participate in the planning and realisation of the complex new build Dock A at Zurich Airport – a unique major project running over a decade that requires individual and innovative solutions.
As a certified site manager with site management experience in Switzerland, you will independently prepare specifications, manage the tendering and awarding process, and lead the realisation of the work on site from the start of construction to commissioning. Together with the project managers, you will optimise the construction process, create the schedule, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with contractual conditions.
What we expect from you:
Training and experience as a site manager, structural technician, or architect
Solid experience as Head of Realisation according to SIA standards in Switzerland
Enjoyment of work and willingness to perform above average
Good communication skills and assertiveness
Independent, careful, and proactive working style with an eye for the essentials
Very good IT skills with industry-standard tools
Good German and English skills
What you can expect from us:
30 team colleagues in the project office at Zurich Airport
Long-term development prospects, whether on the airport project or other projects
Creative and open working atmosphere
Flat hierarchies as well as a familial and dynamic team
Shape your future with us and become part of the IB family!
