Senior Construction Manager

VISTAPLAN-Group; Brig-Glis; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VISTAPLAN-Group in Brig, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Construction Manager for on-site leadership of complex capital projects in regulated industries. You will oversee construction planning, execution, and interfaces between engineering, commissioning, and operations to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risks and quality, enforce safety standards, and provide clear reporting and handover documentation to clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in capital project delivery within pharma, biotech, or other regulated environments.
• Strong supervisory skills with team leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Budgeting and project controls to manage costs, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
• Experience in onsite execution, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving with clear ownership and handover.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex capital construction projects in regulated environments.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations for safe, timely delivery.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and quality; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise internal teams and external contractors; monitor progress and controls.
• Provide clear reporting and handover documentation to clients and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory Skills

Budgeting

Project Controls

Contractor Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Onsite Execution

Safety & Quality

Communication & Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Ausbildung

Degree in construction management/engineering

Tools

Construction Management Software

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

VISTAPLAN-Group ensures that capital projects are genuinely ready to move into their next phase, preventing delays for owners in pharma, biotech, and other regulated industries. The company operates at the most critical interfaces between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations where project delivery often fails. VISTAPLAN provides services in capital project delivery, workforce solutions, leadership and performance development, and digital transformation, combining structured projects, skilled people, and digital precision. Headquartered in Brig, Switzerland, the group supports projects across Switzerland, the EU, and maintains partnerships in the US.

Role Description

The Senior Construction Manager is a full-time, on-site role, responsible for leading complex capital construction projects in regulated industrial environments. This role oversees construction planning and execution, including coordination between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations to ensure safe, timely, and compliant delivery. The Senior Construction Manager manages project budgets, schedules, risks, and quality standards, while ensuring strict adherence to construction safety and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day activities include supervising internal teams and external contractors, monitoring project progress and controls, resolving interface issues, and providing clear reporting and handover documentation to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Supervisory Skills, including team leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting and Project Control skills to manage costs, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
• Candidates should possess Construction and Construction Safety skills, with experience in onsite execution, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Candidates should have experience in capital project delivery within pharma, biotech, or other regulated industrial environments.
• Candidates should have excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on clear ownership and reliable handover.
• Candidates should ideally hold a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, and have substantial experience in senior construction or project management roles.
• Fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages are an advantage.