Tobias Gottschling

Part of the site management team for the comprehensive refurbishment of a major bank branch in central Zurich. The project involved complex coordination, scheduling and quality management within an existing building in a dense urban environment. Key responsibilities: • Site management and execution, including quantity take-offs, variation assessments, scheduling and interface coordination between architects, engineers and contractors • Responsibility for the coordination of sanitary areas, including schedu

Supported the site management team during the comprehensive refurbishment of a major bank branch in central Zurich. • Supported day-to-day site management and construction activities • Assisted with construction planning and coordination • Independently researched and prepared documentation for funding applications related to energy efficiency and sustainability • Supported schedule monitoring and coordination of structural and non-structural demolition works • Developed digital tools to support project co

• Developed a guideline for CO₂ reporting on construction sites • Collected, structured and analyzed key sustainability and emissions data • Identified potential measures to reduce construction-related CO₂ emissions • Supported the development of a systematic approach to sustainability reporting and performance tracking

• Supported site management with responsibility for drywall, plastering and prefabricated bathroom units • Performed quality inspections and prepared defect lists • Conducted Lean coordination meetings and regular site walkthroughs with subcontractors on behalf of the general contractor • Coordinated technical details and interfaces with designers, engineers and subcontractors • Supported day-to-day coordination of construction activities, quality and schedule

Self-Build of a Single-Family Home Built a single-family home largely through hands-on work, independently carrying out a wide range of construction activities from structural works to interior finishing and building services. Specialist contractors were involved where required. • Masonry and concrete works • Timber roof construction, roofing and insulation • Installation of underfloor heating • Tiling, drywall, plastering and painting • Waterproofing and drainage works • Installation of a rainwater ciste

Real Estate Development Intern • Authored a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Whitepaper as part of my Bachelor’s thesis, subsequently published by Implenia • Conducted research on decarbonization and sustainability strategies in real estate development • Participated in Real Estate Development team meetings and gained insights into ongoing development projects

Mandatory internship followed by a working student position in construction management • Coordinated structural construction works, including material procurement, site supervision and defect management • Coordinated with general contractor, project management and MEP teams • Prepared and supported change orders and additional work claims • Supported site management across various interior construction trades • Maintained construction documentation and site diaries

• Supported facilities and technical operations at the Sydney Opera House • Assisted with technical works during the refurbishment of the Joan Sutherland Theatre • Coordinated and supervised tree maintenance works on site • Supported day-to-day maintenance, logistics and warehouse operations • Operated forklifts as part of warehouse and logistics activities

MSc in Real Estate and Construction Management, focusing on real estate development, construction project management, investment and the built environment.

Internal Lean Expert programme accredited by the Lean Competency System (LCS), focused on applying Lean principles to construction and project environments. • Lean Thinking and continuous improvement • Process analysis and optimisation • Value Stream Mapping (VSM) • A3 problem solving • Lean Const

Interdisciplinary engineering degree combining civil engineering, construction management, real estate and business administration. Graduated with distinction (1.3). Bachelor’s thesis: “The Path to Net-Zero Carbon Buildings” – Grade: 1.0 Key academic focus: • Real Estate Management • Construction