Electrical Construction Manager

Infotree Global Solutions Inc.; Schweiz; In loco; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Infotree Global Solutions Inc. is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for a Zurich site to oversee day-to-day site operations, ensure safety, quality and cost control, and keep activities on schedule.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage the project team, review progress, and support handover with close collaboration with safety advisors and the commercial function.

Competenze

• A relevant trade background or degree in electrical engineering, construction or related field.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• At least four years in a construction management role, ideally electrical/mechanical.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors, schedules and budgets.
• Good understanding of cost control, variations and change management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day site operations and ensure safe work aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project team and safety advisors to maintain site safety standards and complete documentation.
• Oversee QA processes, including preparation, maintenance and close-out of QA docs.
• Monitor project schedules, track progress and address delays or issues.
• Manage project costs including labour, materials, plant, variations and valuations.
• Lead and coordinate project team; ensure discipline leads work toward common objectives.
• Manage subcontractors, monitor progress and resource levels; hold regular review meetings.
• Review weekly progress reports; identify risks and inform stakeholders of delays or issues.
• Work with commercial team to record variations, track costs, and manage changes.
• Ensure labour hours, subcontractor hours and safety stats are reported accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date project, safety and quality documentation.
• Oversee snagging and punch-list activities; ensure outstanding works are completed.
• Support handover and close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals and safety/quality files.
• Attend site, planning, coordination and handover meetings; promote safety and quality culture.

Conoscenze

Construction management

Budget management

Schedule management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cost control

Strumenti

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Electrical Construction Manager

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Our client is a leading engineering and construction company delivering complex projects across Europe, with a strong focus on data centres, life sciences and semiconductor facilities.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to oversee site activities in Zurich, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong construction background who can manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors and keep projects moving in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and ensure work is carried out safely and in line with project requirements.

• Work closely with the project team and safety advisors to maintain site safety standards and ensure all safety documentation is completed.

• Oversee quality assurance processes, including the preparation, maintenance and close-out of QA documentation.

• Monitor project schedules, track progress and address delays or issues that could affect delivery.

• Manage project costs, including labour, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.

• Lead and coordinate the project team, ensuring all discipline leads are working towards the same objectives.

• Manage subcontractors, monitor progress and resource levels, and hold regular meetings to review performance against the programme.

• Review weekly progress reports, identify potential risks and keep stakeholders informed of any delays, design issues or resource shortages.

• Work with the commercial team to ensure variations are recorded, costs are tracked and changes are managed correctly.

• Ensure labour hours, subcontractor hours and weekly safety statistics are reported accurately.

• Maintain up-to-date project, safety and quality documentation.

• Oversee snagging and punch-list activities, ensuring outstanding works are completed.

• Support project handover and close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals, safety and quality files, and equipment and material transfers.

• Attend site meetings, planning and coordination meetings, project reviews and handover meetings.

• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the project team and subcontractors.

Requirements

• A relevant trade background or third-level qualification in electrical engineering, construction or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of the design and construction process.

• Proven experience managing and coordinating large-scale construction projects.

• At least four years of experience in a construction management role, ideally within mechanical or electrical construction.

• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors, project schedules and budgets.

• A good understanding of cost control, variations and change management.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work on major engineering and construction projects in Switzerland.

• A role with responsibility for site delivery, team coordination and project performance.

• Access to professional development, training and mentoring opportunities.

• The chance to develop your career within an international engineering and construction business.

• Exposure to complex projects and modern construction methods.