Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 95'550 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 90'150 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 108'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 110'250 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 118'900 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 130'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Projektleiter/in Gebäudetechnik BP
You plan and lead technical construction projects from start to finish.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You coordinate construction projects, plan resources, and monitor site progress.
You take responsibility for complex technical construction projects. You manage every process from the first meeting with clients to the final handover. You create work schedules, calculate costs, and plan staff. On site, you coordinate specialists, check the work, and ensure strict safety rules are followed. This role combines technical know-how with strong organisational skills.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
Swissdoc 0.440.84.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on ERP Managerin. Based on 340 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 98'300 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 92'195 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 106'700 | 21 |
| Berne | CHF 106'000 | 25 |
| Geneva | CHF 102'000 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 98'745 | 60 |
| Vaud | CHF 97'838 | 27 |
| Lucerne | CHF 96'750 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 117'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 108'000 | 6 |
| Industry various | CHF 106'650 | 22 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 104'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 101'094 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Projektleiter/in Gebäudetechnik mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1-1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training takes one to one and a half years and is completed alongside your job.
Typical training path
Projektleiter/in Gebäudetechnik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of initial vocational training as Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Heizung EFZ, Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Lüftung EFZ, Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär EFZ or Kältesystem-Planer/in EFZ and at least 3 years of professional experience after completing initial training
- Completion of initial vocational training as Heizungsinstallateur/in EFZ, Lüftungsanlagenbauer/in EFZ, Sanitärinstallateur/in EFZ, Spengler/in EFZ or in a related profession and at least 6 years of professional experience in building services
- Completion of higher vocational education in building services and at least 3 years of professional experience in building services
- Proof of the required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Customer and service orientation
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Organisational and planning skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical and conceptual skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you can prove related initial training and sufficient professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the office checking current plans before heading to the site. There you discuss next steps with specialists and check if work stays on schedule and within budget.
- You discuss project goals and requirements with architects or clients.
- You create detailed construction plans and work schedules for implementation.
- You carefully plan staff, materials, and timelines.
- You calculate project costs and stick to the budget.
- You give clear instructions to staff on site.
- You coordinate cooperation with various local specialists.
- You inspect the work and officially accept it.
- You ensure all safety and environmental rules are followed.
Working conditions
You work in an office and visit construction sites regularly. Depending on the project, you work for technical planning firms or in public administration.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
Trade-offs
- Overtime
- Site work
- Responsibility
- Flexibility
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