Senior Works Director – Building Envelope

mexem SA is involved in the works direction of a major industrial project currently under construction in Bulle.

In order to strengthen its envelope team on this project, mexem SA is looking for a Senior Works Director to lead the execution of the works and supervise the dedicated works team.

In close connection with the Envelope Works Manager, who notably ensures the development and general orientations of the project, you are the referent for the operational execution and daily coordination of the works.

Your mission

You guarantee the proper realization of the envelope works, from the preparation of execution to the handovers, in compliance with quality, cost, and deadline requirements.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead the execution of envelope works on several buildings.
• Supervise the works team, distribute responsibilities, and set priorities.
• Translate project orientations into methods, sequences, and execution decisions.
• Coordinate interfaces with structures, shell construction, technical installations, interior fittings, and other lots.
• Manage the companies working on facades, waterproofing, and insulation.
• Monitor progress, costs, modifications, risks, and additional works within your scope.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, SIA standards, AEAI prescriptions, and rules of the art.
• Supervise controls, non-conformities, corrective measures, handovers, and the clearing of reservations.
• Lead operational meetings and ensure regular reporting to the Envelope Works Manager and the project management.

Your profile

• Higher education in construction: HES/EPF engineer, architect, ES technician, federal diploma or master in an envelope trade, or equivalent training.
• Proven experience in works direction or management, with significant expertise in the building envelope.
• Recent operational experience on a complex project carried out in Switzerland.
• Practical and current knowledge of the standards and prescriptions applicable to the envelope, building physics, and fire protection.
• Ability to analyze constructive details, identify critical interfaces, and propose feasible solutions.
• Experience in supervising works managers or site teams.
• Field leadership, sense of responsibility, organization, and decision-making ability.
• Excellent command of French.

What we offer

• A major operational role on a large-scale industrial project.
• Responsibility for the execution of the envelope on all buildings and the supervision of a team of works managers.
• A permanent contract (CDI) accompanied by a professional perspective beyond this construction site: mexem SA wishes to rely on the acquired skills to subsequently realize other large-scale projects.
• Remuneration in relation to experience and responsibilities, paid in 13 salaries.

Practical information

Workplace: Bulle, with a daily presence on the construction site

Activity rate: 100 %

Travel: no regular professional travel

Start date: immediately or to be agreed

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