Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 135'500 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Projektleiter/in Schreinerei BP
You coordinate carpentry projects from planning to installation
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Projektleiter/in Schreinerei BP, you manage orders from client consultation through workshop production to final installation.
In carpentry, you take responsibility for complex orders. You guide every project from the first client meeting to the final installation. You plan budgets, coordinate experts, and lead staff. You combine practical craft knowledge with strong organizational skills. Your goal is to turn wishes into reality. You guarantee quality and meet all deadlines.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.69.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Price Manager. Based on 162 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 93'800 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'262 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 98'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'620 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 107'466 | 12 |
| Zurich | CHF 105'000 | 43 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 130'000 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 9 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 111'090 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 110'000 | 5 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 106'275 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Projektleiter/in Schreinerei mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ ca. 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts about 2 years. It prepares you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Projektleiter/in Schreinerei mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Schreiner/in oder als Zimmermann/Zimmerin
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the carpentry industry since completion of apprenticeship
- Proof of required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Ability to develop, execute, and review projects
- Organizational and planning skills
- Negotiation skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Project management
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the office. You check plans and coordinate with the workshop. Then you visit the construction site. You supervise the installation of the finished items.
- You listen to client needs and develop suitable solutions.
- You create detailed plans and calculate production budgets.
- You coordinate designers, interior architects, and master carpenters on design proposals.
- You monitor workshop production and inspect finished items.
- You lead the installation process and supervise on-site work.
- You lead your team and support the professional growth of your staff.
- You ensure strict compliance with safety and environmental rules.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the office. You coordinate the workflow between clients, the workshop, and the installation team. You also represent the company. You communicate directly with clients and suppliers.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweiz. Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten (VSSM)Oberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Project management
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Diverse contacts
- Frequent location changes
- Tight deadlines
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