Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'681 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'533 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Metallbau Projektleiter/in BP
You plan and lead metal construction projects from the initial design to the installation.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate metal construction projects, manage budgets and teams, and supervise installation on site.
As a Project Manager in Metal Construction, you take responsibility for complex building projects. From the initial design to material procurement and final installation, you guide the entire process. You coordinate architects, suppliers, and staff. You monitor costs and deadlines, and ensure safe execution. This role combines technical expertise with clear leadership and organisation.
FieldPlanning & Engineering Design
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMetalwork & Foundry
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Metal Constructor. Based on 484 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'399 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'682 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'805 | 49 |
| Berne | CHF 74'118 | 35 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'500 | 62 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'525 | 12 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'129 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 71'750 | 30 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'888 | 119 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'588 | 261 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'620 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Metallbau Projektleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5-2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time advanced training lasts one to two years and leads to the Federal Professional Certificate.
Typical training path
Metallbau Projektleiter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Technik Markt und Mensch Unternehmen Praxis und Vernetzung
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Metallbaukonstrukteur/in or equivalent qualification
- at least 2 years of professional experience in the metal construction industry
- Berufsbildner/innen-Kurs
- all module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- spatial awareness
- technical understanding
- logical thinking, sense for abstract relationships
- precise and careful working style
- organisational skills
- communication skills
- ability to lead staff and work in a team
- 1Technik Markt und Mensch Unternehmen Praxis und Vernetzung
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter directly if you have technical initial training and relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Spatial thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the technical office and check the latest building plans for feasibility. Then you discuss the next steps directly with the installers on site.
- You create project execution plans and monitor time and budget.
- You calculate material requirements and negotiate with suppliers.
- You lead the installation work and monitor quality on site.
- You coordinate architects and site managers during project development.
- You train staff and ensure the training of apprentices.
- You document progress and carry out interim inspections.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the technical office, but also regularly in production or on site. Your environment includes metal construction, steel construction, and facade construction companies.
Where to learn
- AM Suisse - Metaltec SuisseSeestrasse 105, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Spatial thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing locations
- Time pressure
- Conflict management
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