Experienced Site Manager (m/f)

About the job

Since 2001, quartal has supported varied and complex architectural projects in French-speaking Switzerland, from design to completion. Our strength: combining technical and economic expertise, constructive rigour and respect for the architectural intent. Our corporate culture places people at the heart of its operation, in a spirit of trust, autonomy, knowledge transfer and skills sharing. To strengthen our office, we are looking for an experienced site manager.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Manage your projects from execution preparation to the handover of works, ensuring cost, deadline and quality monitoring
• Organise and supervise construction sites: setup, safety, logistics and coordination of stakeholders
• Coordinate all project participants: clients, architects, engineers, contractors and specialised consultants
• Keep the site diary and meetings, write minutes and check the conformity of works with the plans
• Master calls for tenders, bids, awards, measurements and accounts
• Organise handovers at all levels, follow up on defect rectifications and warranty works

Profile

• Higher education in construction: certified site manager / federal diploma, ETH/University of Applied Sciences architect or equivalent training (an initial background as a building draughtsperson complemented by site management training is a significant asset)
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in site management and/or construction project management, with demonstrated experience in autonomous project management, ideally in Switzerland
• Experience in managing projects of significant size and complexity, from execution preparation to handover
• Detail development
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, SIA standards and Swiss construction regulations
• Mastery of calls for tenders, cost monitoring, deadlines and execution quality
• Autonomy, rigour, sense of responsibility, excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent command of French, spoken and written; any other language is an asset

Job Benefits

• A human corporate culture based on trust, autonomy and respect, encouraging responsibility and giving everyone the opportunity to learn and progress
• Varied, stimulating and technically demanding projects
• Great autonomy and real responsibilities in managing your projects
• An experienced team fostering exchanges and skills sharing