Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'513 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 87'966 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'900 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 87'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'500 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Holzbau-Bauführer/in HF
You lead timber construction projects from planning to handover.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and manage timber construction projects, coordinate construction sites, and advise clients and specialists.
As a Holzbau-Bauführer/in HF, you take responsibility for complex timber construction projects. From initial project preparation through site coordination to final handover, you guide the entire process. You plan resources, review plans, and ensure compliance with all standards. At the same time, you advise clients, maintain contacts, and ensure smooth cooperation between planning offices and craftsmen. This profession combines practical know-how with strategic leadership.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.430.70.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Holzbau-Fachfrau. Based on 200 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 92'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'535 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 90'036 | 22 |
| Aargau | CHF 89'800 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 84'945 | 22 |
| Berne | CHF 84'899 | 24 |
| Lucerne | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 81'800 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'000 | 119 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 81'596 | 44 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 81'500 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 65'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Holzbau-Bauführer/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit oder berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training for the Dipl. Holzbau-Bauführer/in HF takes three years and can be completed full-time or while working.
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Zimmermann/Zimmerin
- Another eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Fach-, Berufs- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Equivalent qualification
- At least 1 year of professional practice (if no EFZ as a Zimmermann/Zimmerin)
- Preparatory course (if no Maturität, Vorarbeiterschule, or Polierschule completed)
- Employment of at least 50% in the training field (for part-time training)
Requirements
- Sense of responsibility
- Construction technical knowledge
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership and social skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a federal vocational certificate or a corresponding maturity certificate. Professional practice of at least one year supplements the admission.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Construction technical knowledge
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are on site and check the timber structure against the execution plans. At the same time, you coordinate the work of different trades and clarify open questions with the planning office.
- You carefully prepare projects and orders based on planning specifications.
- You create technically accurate detail and execution plans for implementation.
- You plan the site setup and allocate resources strategically.
- You create schedules and coordinate the workflows of different professional groups.
- You carefully check interface issues between timber construction and other trades.
- You ensure compliance with standards and regulations on site.
- You accompany final inspections and carry out the proper handover.
- You advise clients and actively maintain contact with customers.
Working conditions
You work in timber companies and move between the office and the construction site. Your tasks range from project planning to coordinating trades on site.
Where to learn
- Holzbau SchweizThurgauerstrasse 54, 8050 Zürich
- Schweizerische Bauschule AarauSuhrenmattstrasse 48, 5035 Unterentfelden
Strengths
- Sense of responsibility
- Construction technical knowledge
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- High workload
- Weather dependency
- Complex standards
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