Cost Manager (Kalkulator)- Construction

The PureGym Way
As part of the international PureGym Group , we are the second largest European gym operator . With over 700 gyms worldwide , you can currently find us in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Denmark.
We are a dynamic and international team driven by our mission to strengthen the health and well-being of the population. Our goal is to provide a high quality and affordable fitness experience for everyone, everywhere. We offer:
· A free gym membership for you + 1
· Exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within our gyms and through other external providers
· Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access
· Our working hours are flexible
· We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day

The Role
Location: Zurich

Type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Exciting opportunity to join PureGym as the Cost Manager!
As a Cost Manager (Kalkulator), you will be fully accountable for preparing, managing, and reporting all financial costs connected to property-related capital expenditures including new gym development and existing gym investments (c.a. 10 – 20 projects per year). You will work closely with Swiss Property, Procurement, Finance, and Senior group stakeholders to drive cost effectiveness on key strategic initiatives.

Requirements

You will:; Cost Investment Planning & Cost Management; Develops capital cost estimates, business cases, and investment appraisals to support project feasibility and capital expenditure (CAPEX) approvals using local BKP and NPK norms and processes.; Prepares, maintains, and manages detailed project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.; Owns the end-to-end financial management of multiple property delivery projects, ensuring effective budget control and cost visibility.; Monitors project expenditure, including preparation of purchase orders and tracking invoices, to produce accurate cost reports and forecast final costs.; Identifies commercial risks and opportunities, providing financial analysis to support informed project decision-making.; Commercial Management, Benchmarking & Continuous Improvement; Review and validate contractor and supplier pricing, variations, and final accounts to ensure; commercial accuracy and value for money.; Challenge supplier pricing and manage change control in collaboration with Procurement and Project Managers to achieve commercially robust outcomes.; Develop and maintain cost benchmarking data, analyzing trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for standardization across the Swiss property portfolio.; Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to support Procurement strategies, tendering, and future investment decisions.; Drive continuous improvement in cost planning, reporting, commercial governance, and cost management processes to enhance project performance and consistency.; The Person; Fluent in English and German, French is beneficial; Expected to work in accordance with BKP and NPK standards; Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.; Can work collaboratively with contractors and cross-functional stakeholders (Swiss Property Team, Procurement, Senior Management), building effective relationships while delivering commercially robust outcomes.; Confident challenging assumptions and supplier/contractor pricing using facts and data.; Demonstrates unwavering accountability and a keen appetite to drive efficiencies and cost savings.; Proven experience in construction cost management or commercial management, with responsibility for the financial oversight of construction projects.; Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, contract management, and change control.; Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to challenge contractor pricing, manage commercial risk, and use data to inform decision-making and cost optimization.; Experience in retail, commercial, hospitality, or multi-site developments is advantageous.