Rapperswil-Jona
Chief Site Manager Infrastructure Construction (m/f/d)
- 29 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 120 000 - 125 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- Rapperswil-Jona
About the job
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Chief Site Manager Infrastructure Construction (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF120,000 - 125,000Engineering that moves - quite literally. Our Rocken partner plans and realises complex infrastructure projects in the fields of bridge construction, tunnel construction, railway construction and hydraulic engineering. As an established company with interdisciplinary teams, it combines technical expertise with innovative solutions. The scope of work covers the entire range of demanding engineering services - from conception through detailed planning to site management. State-of-the-art methods such as BIM are used. Collaboration takes place in a professional environment where independent work and professional exchange are valued. Ready to contribute to projects that endure? Then we look forward to connecting you with our Rocken partner!
Role:
On behalf of the client, we are looking for an experienced professional as Chief Site Manager in Infrastructure and Civil Engineering to lead demanding construction projects in Eastern Switzerland. The focus is on projects in road, railway, bridge, utility and hydraulic engineering for public and private clients. You will be responsible in particular for the phases from tendering through execution to acceptance and project handover and ensure compliance with costs, deadlines and quality. You will act as the central interface between client, planning offices, authorities and executing companies.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for local site management in demanding infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Support of projects for federal, cantonal, municipal authorities, railway infrastructure operators and private clients
Site management for projects in road construction, railway construction, bridge construction, utility construction and hydraulic engineering
Participation in early project phases from studies and design to approval and permitting procedures
Responsibility for tendering, submission, offer comparison, awarding and realisation of construction services
Control and monitoring of costs, deadlines, quality and construction progress as well as conducting the corresponding controlling
Coordination of involved contractors, specialist planners, experts, authorities and utility owners
Leading construction meetings, preparing minutes and monitoring pending issues and contractual obligations
Review of quantities, time sheets, change orders and contractor invoices as well as support in cost management
Ensuring proper execution according to project documents, contracts and relevant SIA standards
Support of acceptances, defect rectification, commissioning and handover of structures including final documentation
Assuming the central interface function between client, planning and execution throughout the entire realisation phase
Qualifications:
Certified technician HF in construction planning/site management, civil engineer BSc/MSc FH/ETH or comparable education in construction
Several years of professional experience in site management or construction management of infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Solid expertise in road, railway, bridge, utility or hydraulic engineering
Experience with tendering, contracts, cost control, quantities and change management
Good knowledge of relevant SIA standards and Swiss construction processes
Experience in coordinating complex projects with public clients, planners and executing companies
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Experienced and dynamic team
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