Senior Construction Manager Sisslerfeld (f/m/d), 100%
Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specialising in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com .
The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in north‑western Switzerland. This step is part of the long‑term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals.
The design phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organisation. We are looking for an experienced Construction Management Coordinator / Construction Manager (f/m/d), 100% on the client side, who will be responsible for the professional management of the construction site, the coordination of external CM teams, and the assurance of quality, safety and efficiency in demanding construction projects.
Main point of contact and advisor to the program team for all CM‑related matters
Support for sub‑project managers and the program manager in CM processes
Ensuring execution quality, schedule adherence, cost targets and occupational safety
Further development of CM processes, workflows and interfaces
Acting in the role of client‑side construction manager together with the construction project lead
Authority to issue instructions to the external CM team on site
Forwarding of defects, deviations or improvement proposals
Intervention in safety‑critical situations and stopping work when necessary
Regular site inspections to verify safety, order and cleanliness
Conducting or supporting risk analyses during ongoing operations
Monitoring compliance with HSE requirements and safety concepts
Interface between projects, operations, facility management and other initiatives
Participation in construction, safety and ad‑hoc meetings
Ensuring transparent and proactive communication
Review of execution plans, schedules, method statements and safety documentation
Monitoring execution according to specifications, standards and regulatory requirements (including GMP/GDP where relevant)
Support during inspections, handovers, site checks and defect management
Documentation of site diary, deviations, defects and construction progress
Support with change orders, claims and evaluation of external services
Coordination of logistics, closures, access control and site infrastructure
Development of site, safety and logistics concepts
Your profile:
Degree in civil engineering, architecture, building services engineering or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in construction management, ideally in regulated environments (pharma, chemical, healthcare)
Experience in managing external CM mandates or general contractors
Strong knowledge of occupational safety, construction site logistics and site organization
Confident handling of Swiss standards, regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes
Strong communication skills, assertiveness and a solution‑oriented mindset
Ability to represent the client role confidently and collaboratively
Very good German and English language skills
Our offer:
We offer you an exciting and challenging role in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment. This position provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the company and the region.
Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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