Project Manager Calculation Infrastructure Sector, Civil Engineering (m/f/x)

As a leading provider in the construction and real estate sector in Switzerland, Implenia develops, realizes, and manages living spaces, working environments, and infrastructures for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Implenia also offers tunnel construction projects and related infrastructures in other markets. The company brings together under one roof the expertise of highly qualified consulting, development, planning, and execution units to form an integrated and leading multinational construction and real estate service provider. Based in Opfikon, near Zurich, Implenia employs more than 8,000 people (FTE) throughout Europe and achieved a turnover of 3.5 billion Swiss francs in 2025. For more information, visit implenia.com.

As part of the development of our activities in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Cost Estimator / Estimator to participate in the acquisition and preparation of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
As a true partner to the operational teams, you are responsible for developing cost estimates and actively contribute to defining the most relevant technical, financial, and organizational solutions.

Missions: ####

• Perform cost estimates and cost calculations for civil engineering projects including concrete and infrastructures
• Analyze tender dossiers, specifications, and execution plans.
• Detect inconsistencies, identify opportunities, and anticipate risks.
• Prepare technical dossiers, schedules, execution methodologies, and documents necessary for tenders.
• Launch and coordinate consultations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify and propose technical, economic, and organizational variants to optimize projects.
• Define construction phases, operating methods, and production values.
• Participate in clarification meetings, pre-adjudication, and technical negotiations with clients and partners.
• Prepare documents necessary for validation and closing meetings of offers.
• Ensure an efficient transfer of won dossiers to the execution teams.
• Occasionally provide technical support to Site Managers and Project Managers during the execution phase.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of cost databases and calculation modules.
• Perform comparisons between initial estimates and execution results to optimize future offers.

You bring: ####

• Training as a Civil Engineer, Project Manager, Site Manager, Foreman with federal diploma, qualified Site Manager, or Civil Engineering Drafter is an asset.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in cost estimation in the civil engineering field.
• Excellent knowledge of infrastructure projects with an interest in concrete structures.
• Proven experience in the French-speaking Swiss market.
• Good knowledge of CAN, CFC, and SIA phase standards.
• Proficiency in standard IT tools and professional software such as SAP, Baubit, Abacus or equivalents.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and propose pragmatic and efficient solutions.
• Strong quality orientation, rigor, and sense of responsibility.
• Respect for deadlines and commitments.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and organizational skills.

What we offer you: ###

• A multicultural working environment with the possibility to contribute to shaping a viable future
• State-of-the-art technologies and a modern workplace within a sustainable company
• A company that encourages talents and the continuous training of its employees
• The security of a financially solid, widely diversified, and strongly anchored group in Switzerland
• Flexible working models and modern working tools with the possibility of teleworking
• An interesting selection of benefits:
• 5 weeks of vacation and 9 compensatory days per year
• An internal pension fund with a very good coverage rate and 3 contribution levels
• Numerous discounts from renowned suppliers of products and services
• The members of our team share in video what makes their experience at Implenia unique: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8

If you recognize yourself in this description and wish to join Implenia, we look forward to receiving your application.

At Implenia, we appreciate and live diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore focused on promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion.

*We do not accept applications submitted by placement agencies or any other intermediary. Any application sent via this method will not be considered and does not constitute any commitment on our part.