With wood, we shape the world of tomorrow – that is what drives us. As a leading Swiss company in the timber industry and timber construction, with more than 600 employees, Blumer Lehmann operates internationally and has locations in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Luxembourg.

Our new branch office of the Grafschaft site is currently being established in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. From here, a small team supports timber construction projects throughout Germany with a wide range of services – from sales and planning through to complete site management and construction supervision.

Would you like to work with us on bold ideas and reliable solutions for a sustainable future?

Tasks

  • Responsibility for the execution of our turnkey timber construction projects – from groundbreaking to handover to the client
  • Monitoring of schedules, costs and quality, as well as coordination of construction activities in compliance with building regulations and safety standards
  • Coordination of subcontractors on site and acting as the central point of contact for all project stakeholders on the construction site
  • Ensuring smooth construction processes through forward planning, clear communication and solution-oriented actions
  • Close collaboration with project management, planning teams and other departments throughout the entire construction phase
  • Preparation of project billing, management of change orders and continuous project documentation, as well as shared responsibility for the cost development of the construction
  • Close cooperation with estimating, sales, product management, production and installation teams, as well as coordination with all project stakeholders

Requirements

  • Completed technical or trade qualification in building construction, ideally complemented by further training as a master craftsman, technician, engineer or architect
  • Solid knowledge of construction execution, German construction contract regulations (VOB), as well as scheduling and cost control of construction projects
  • Independent, structured and precise working style combined with a strong hands-on mentality and assertiveness
  • Good IT skills in the use of tendering and scheduling tools, construction project management software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and negotiation skills when working with project stakeholders, as well as enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
  • Several years of professional experience in the management of turnkey construction projects and good German language skills, both written and spoken

We offer

We foster cooperation on an equal footing and a warm, informal atmosphere among ourselves—right from the start. In addition to exciting tasks, we offer you opportunities for growth—and numerous benefits in many areas of life.

Join our team! We look forward to hearing from you.
 

Andreas Schrauth

Personnel Officer DE | AT | LU

+49 171 6203895
luisa.schnell@blumer-lehmann.com

Welcome in Köln

Our planning office is located in the trendy Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, ideally situated for construction projects throughout Germany. Our team sells, develops and plans projects using traditional timber construction methods as well as modular constructions that can be completed quickly. Our range of services also includes the all aspects of site management and assembly.