Kanton Graubünden
Samedan
Director of Works for Main Road Construction
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Samedan
Job summary
Join the Grisons, Switzerland's only trilingual canton with diverse culture.
Tasks
- Lead and oversee construction sites as client representative.
- Set deadlines and coordinate various construction works.
- Ensure quality checks and contract compliance on projects.
Skills
- Completed apprenticeship in construction or related field required.
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills essential.
- Knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is a plus.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in 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, it 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 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, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Director of Works for Main Road Construction
Technical Office | 80-100 % | Samedan
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 conceals 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 director of works from 1 November 2026 or by agreement.
For the road construction section, we are looking for a director of works from 1 November 2026 or by agreement.
Tasks
- Management and supervision of assigned construction sites as the client representative
- Determination of deadlines and coordination of work
- Ensuring quality, measurement activities and execution of all contractually agreed works
- Preparation of estimates, tender documents and calculations
- Monitoring of the budget
What we expect from you
- Completed professional apprenticeship in construction
- Further training as site manager, foreman or director of works or equivalent professional development
- Several years of professional experience in road construction and civil engineering
- Practical experience in performance specification
- A person able to assert themselves, with organisational skills, negotiation abilities and teamworking skills
- 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, Head of Main Road Construction, is happy to assist you at telephone number 081 257 37 69.
Application deadline: 6 September 2026
