Who are we?

Alpenda is a Total and General Company headquartered in Tolochenaz (VD). The company has more than 200 employees and accumulates 80 years of experience in French-speaking Switzerland and the canton of Bern. Specialised in the design and construction of housing and functional buildings (offices, factories, shopping centres, hotels, hospitals, etc.), Alpenda also has recognised expertise in the renovation, refurbishment and transformation of existing buildings, as well as in the delivery of prestigious projects. Concerned with ethics, the environment and quality of life, Alpenda is committed to designing and building efficient, sustainable structures that respect the women and men who live in them. Alpenda is the Swiss subsidiary of the DEMATHIEU BARD Group.

Your working environment:

The technical and purchasing management at Alpenda is a true pillar of our company. Comprising around thirty experts, engineers and highly qualified project managers, it guarantees our know-how and embodies our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

As a TCE Renovation Specialist, you contribute to the technical, financial and methodological analysis of tender documents, with a comprehensive all-trades approach, in order to produce reliable, competitive offers consistent with the project constraints. You play a central role in securing the bids submitted to clients.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

• You analyse tender documents (plans, specifications, terms of reference, technical reports, diagnostics, schedules and contractual documents) to identify sensitive points, inconsistencies, risks and specific constraints related to renovation projects.
• You carry out or coordinate measurements and quantities for all trades, establish cost estimates by trade and analyse constructive solutions, variants and possible optimisations.
• You consult companies, suppliers and subcontractors, analyse and negotiate received offers in order to build cost prices and consolidate the overall financial offer.
• You participate in drafting technical, methodological and organisational notes, as well as in developing phasing, site installation principles, access, logistics and maintenance of existing activities.
• You identify differentiating points of the offer and propose solutions for rationalisation, securing or optimisation of the project.
• You prepare the necessary elements for hearings, presentations and clarification meetings with the client and their representatives.
• You collaborate with the study and works teams and ensure coordination with representatives, engineers, architects, companies and suppliers until the file is handed over to the works teams.

Why not you?

• Do you hold a qualification as an engineer, architect, experienced site manager or equivalent in the building sector?
• Do you have proven experience in cost studies, site management or technical project management for renovation projects?
• Do you have a good knowledge of the construction market, companies, costs by trade and cost structuring methods in Switzerland (CFC)?
• Are you comfortable with complex renovation, transformation, rehabilitation or extension projects, ideally in general contracting, total contracting, construction economics office or site management?
• Do you demonstrate an analytical mind, rigour and precision in costing, with the ability to anticipate risks and propose pragmatic solutions?
• Are you proficient with office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable reading plans and using measurement or estimation tools?
• Are you autonomous, responsive, with good synthesis skills and enjoy coordinating with various technical interlocutors?
• Do you speak French fluently? English and/or German are an asset.

Are you eager to take on new challenges? Our teams are waiting for you!

Advice for candidates

• To maximise your chances of success:

• Do not hesitate to consult the LinkedIn profiles of your future contacts.

• Illustrate your application by highlighting your achievements with concrete examples.

• Express your personality, adaptability, innovative spirit and bold ideas.

• Share your passion for building!

DEMATHIEU BARD is looking for people who dare to step out of their comfort zone. It’s up to you to build your future!

Recruitment process

Upon receipt of your application, our recruitment department will review it as soon as possible.

Process:

• A first discussion with the Recruitment Officer or Human Resources Manager responsible for the area concerned by this announcement.

• Meetings with one or more operational staff including your future line manager, allowing us to project ourselves together and confirm a potential collaboration.

• Intention to hire.

What we offer you:

• A diverse and stimulating working environment where each employee can flourish professionally.
• Attractive conditions including a competitive remuneration system as well as interesting social benefits.
• An investment in the professional development of our employees through basic and ongoing training.
• Modern, dynamic and inspiring workspaces, whether in our offices or on our sites.
• Friendly moments, company days to strengthen sharing and cohesion among teams.
• An international experience #Switzerland