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.

Interested?

If you have the experience to manage site operations and deliver projects to a high standard, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity in Zurich.